How far is Beach Haven, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Beach Haven, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
93.83 mi
01h 41m
Flight
76.35 mi
122.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.35 mi
Kilometers
122.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151.01 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Beach Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach Haven
2026-04-19T06:07
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach Haven
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Beach Haven
45.1 mi
00h 50m
To Elizabeth
48.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Haven and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bay Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin

    129 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto West 8th Street

    1861 ft · 44 sec · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 8th Street

    47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    39.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Haven 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
62.6 mi · 67%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 10%
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
6.45 mi · 7%
Long Beach Boulevard
5.41 mi · 6%
South Bay Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

39.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 50m from Beach Haven
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beach Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beach Haven to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Beach Haven and 48.7 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beach Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach Haven and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 76.35 mi (122.87 km).

Beach Haven

#1 Beach Haven

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates39.5592800, -74.2432000
Altitude1
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: South Bay Avenue (-74.243116, 39.559245)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.05
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.52 $27.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.22 $30.45
Premium $4.95 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.79 $39.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach Haven and Elizabeth. The current time is 06:07:01.

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.