How far is Blackwood, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Blackwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
83.41 mi
01h 29m
Flight
74.63 mi
120.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.63 mi
Kilometers
120.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.24 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Tue, Apr 14, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Blackwood
Tue, Apr 14, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackwood
2026-04-14T20:44
Arrive Elizabeth
Tue, Apr 14, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackwood
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Blackwood
40.5 mi
00h 44m
To Elizabeth
42.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackwood and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pennsylvania Avenue

    17 m · 4 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    831 ft · 17 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Black Horse Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackwood 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
71.9 mi · 86%
Black Horse Pike
4.07 mi · 5%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
NJTP North
0.55 mi · 1%
I 278 West
0.37 mi
Bayway
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 44m from Blackwood
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackwood and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blackwood to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 40.5 miles from Blackwood and 42.9 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackwood and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackwood and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 74.63 mi (120.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Blackwood

Blackwood is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8023400, -75.0640600
Altitude24
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: North Pennsylvania Avenue (-75.063997, 39.802349)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $12.01
Round trip
$24.03
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.01 $24.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.52 $27.04
Premium $4.95 $14.56 $29.13
Diesel $5.98 $17.58 $35.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackwood and Elizabeth. The current time is 20:44:47.

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.