Where is Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Elizabeth Located? - Elizabeth is a city located in the Union County of New Jersey, United States. Elizabeth lies between 39.8386516 Degrees North latitudes and 86.0252612 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Where is Elizabeth?: The Google Map showing the location of Elizabeth in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

Where is Elizabeth Located?

Elizabeth is a city located in the Union County of New Jersey, United States. Elizabeth lies between 39.8386516 Degrees North latitudes and 86.0252612 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Elizabeth city is 137298 people and the city has a total area of 12.32 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Elizabeth, New Jersey Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityElizabeth
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheast
Latitude40.6639°N
Longitude74.2107°W
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Land Area12.27 sq mi
Water Area1.62 sq mi
Total Area13.89 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)137,298
Population DensityApproximately 11,190 per sq mi
ZIP Codes07201, 07202, 07206, 07207, 07208
Area Code908
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-21000
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 8th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Elizabeth, New Jersey

  • Newark, New Jersey - North - 6 mi
  • Linden, New Jersey - South - 4 mi
  • Roselle, New Jersey - West - 4 mi
  • Hillside, New Jersey - Northwest - 3 mi
  • Union, New Jersey - Northwest - 6 mi
  • Rahway, New Jersey - South - 7 mi
  • Bayonne, New Jersey - East - 10 mi
  • Jersey City, New Jersey - Northeast - 14 mi
  • Staten Island, New York - Southeast - 9 mi
  • New York City, New York - Northeast - 18 mi

Elizabeth, New Jersey Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January39253.70
April61434.10
July85704.70
October66504.20
Annual634749.90
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 50 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 206 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskModerate hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 27 inches annually

Driving Distances from Elizabeth, New Jersey

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HillsideNew Jersey38 min
LindenNew Jersey410 min
RoselleNew Jersey410 min
UnionNew Jersey615 min
NewarkNew Jersey615 min
RahwayNew Jersey715 min
BayonneNew Jersey1020 min
Jersey CityNew Jersey1425 min
New York CityNew York1835 min
TrentonNew Jersey561 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Elizabeth, New Jersey

TransportationDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeEWR
PortPort Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal
Major HighwaysInterstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike), Interstate 278, U.S. Highway 1/9, New Jersey Route 27, New Jersey Route 81
Train/Amtrak ServiceNJ Transit Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line; nearby Amtrak service at Newark Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit bus network and AirTrain Newark connections
  • Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) serves as the city's primary interstate, connecting Elizabeth with New York City, Philadelphia, and the Northeast Corridor.
  • U.S. Highway 1/9 provides direct access to Newark, Jersey City, and northern New Jersey.
  • Elizabeth Station offers frequent NJ Transit rail service to Newark, New York Penn Station, Trenton, and the Jersey Shore.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport and the Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal make Elizabeth one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics hubs.

Places to Visit in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Liberty Hall MuseumHistoric House Museum
The Mills at Jersey GardensOutlet Shopping Mall
Warinanco ParkCounty Park
Boxwood Hall State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Mattano ParkCity Park
Veterans Memorial Waterfront ParkWaterfront Park
Elizabeth River TrailRecreation Trail
Liberty Hall Academic CenterHistoric Landmark
Rahway River ParkRegional Park
Liberty State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Union College of Union County, NJPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Kean UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, and health sciences
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyPublicUniversityEngineering and technology
Rutgers University–NewarkPublicUniversityResearch and professional studies
Seton Hall UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw and business programs
Essex County CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Saint Elizabeth UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and graduate studies
Elizabeth Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education

Waterbodies in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Elizabeth River, Newark Bay, Arthur Kill, Rahway River, Kill Van Kull, Bound Creek, Freshwater Brook, Elizabeth Marina Channel

Golf Courses in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Galloping Hill Golf Course, Weequahic Golf Course, Ash Brook Golf Course, Hyatt Hills Golf Complex, Hendricks Field Golf Course, Bayonne Golf Club, Shackamaxon Country Club, Forest Hill Field Club

Elizabeth, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Founded in 1664, Elizabeth is New Jersey's oldest city and was the state's first capital before Trenton.
  • The city played a significant role during the American Revolutionary War because of its strategic location between New York and Philadelphia.
  • Elizabeth grew rapidly during the 19th century with the expansion of manufacturing, shipping, and railroad transportation.
  • The development of Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal after World War II established the city as one of the busiest container shipping centers in the United States.
  • Its diverse population has contributed to a rich cultural heritage, vibrant neighborhoods, and a strong commercial economy.
  • Today, Elizabeth is recognized as a major transportation, logistics, retail, and international trade hub within the New York metropolitan area.

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