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Cities Near Elizabeth

Cities near Elizabeth, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bayonne, East Orange, Staten Island. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Elizabeth, New Jersey is Bayonne, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Bayonne5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
East Orange7 mi / 11 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Bensonhurst12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
East Village13 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Edison15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Paterson18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Elizabeth

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bayonne, East Orange, Staten Island, Plainfield, Perth Amboy. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Elizabeth include Bayonne, East Orange, Staten Island, Plainfield, Perth Amboy. The closest is Bayonne, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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