Day trip from New York City to Elizabeth
Elizabeth lies 18 km (11 mi) west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 18 km (11 mi) apart, Elizabeth is a realistic day trip from New York City: about 18 min each way by road.
| New York City | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 129,007 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Elizabeth
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Staying in Elizabeth
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Common questions
How far is Elizabeth from New York City?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line, west of New York City; by road roughly 22 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Elizabeth by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Elizabeth?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.