How far is Alpha, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Alpha, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.35 mi
01h 06m
Flight
50.87 mi
81.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Alpha.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.87 mi
Kilometers
81.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.35 mi
Kilometers
100.35 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Alpha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpha
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpha
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Alpha
29.5 mi
00h 33m
To Elizabethport
32.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpha and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpha and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2374 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    111 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East

    709 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpha and Elizabethport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
49.9 mi · 80%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 2%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 2%
New Brunswick Avenue
1.03 mi · 2%
North Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 33m from Alpha
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpha and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpha to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Alpha and 32.9 miles from Elizabethport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alpha and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedminster, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpha and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.87 km).

Alpha

#1 Alpha

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,263
Coordinates40.6670400, -75.1574000
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.157506, 40.667021)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpha and Elizabethport. The current time is 22:49:18.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.