How far is Audubon, NJ from South Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Audubon, NJ to South Plainfield, NJ is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Audubon and South Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon and South Plainfield.
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Start on West Graisbury Avenue
143 m · 26 sec · West Graisbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
2846 ft · 1 min · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway
2182 ft · 40 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto White Horse Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight left
103 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Copley Road
71 m · 4 sec · Copley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1245 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 44 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
679 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
2179 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right
559 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Durham Avenue, South Plainfield
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Durham Avenue
2403 ft · 52 sec · Durham Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
1176 ft · 26 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
102 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
122 m · 23 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Plainfield Avenue
59 m · 8 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Audubon and South Plainfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Audubon and Sunny near South Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Audubon to South Plainfield?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Audubon and 35.9 miles from South Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Audubon and Sunny near South Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Audubon and South Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 58.98 mi (94.92 km).
#1 Audubon
Borough of New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 39.8909500, -75.0729500 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Plainfield
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,965 |
| Coordinates | 40.5792700, -74.4115400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Plainfield (-74.41154, 40.57927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $12.34 | $24.69 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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