How far is Asbury Park, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Asbury Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.75 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.38 mi
52.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.38 mi
Kilometers
52.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Tue, May 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Asbury Park
Tue, May 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asbury Park
2026-05-19T04:40
Arrive Elizabeth
Tue, May 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asbury Park
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
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Asbury Park
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Elizabeth
24.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Asbury Park and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asbury Park and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Asbury Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    975 ft · 17 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    119 m · 7 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1750 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Asbury Park and Elizabeth.

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 53%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 22%
Asbury Avenue
3.81 mi · 9%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 3%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 26m from Asbury Park
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Asbury Park and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asbury Park to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Asbury Park and 24.2 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asbury Park and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matawan, 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 Matawan.

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asbury Park and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 32.38 mi (52.11 km).

Asbury Park

#1 Asbury Park

City in New Jersey, United States

Population15,377
Coordinates40.2203900, -74.0120800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Asbury Avenue (-74.012067, 40.220426)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.27 $14.53
Premium $4.95 $7.83 $15.65
Diesel $5.98 $9.45 $18.90

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Asbury Park and Elizabeth. The current time is 04:40:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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