How far is Bridgeton, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Bridgeton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.75 mi
02h 10m
Flight
101.15 mi
162.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.15 mi
Kilometers
162.78 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.75 mi
Kilometers
189.5 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 16, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-04-16T16:52
Arrive Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 16, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
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
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Bridgeton
55.2 mi
01h 05m
To Elizabeth
62.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue

    787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Centerton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Centerton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Buck Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton 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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
71.9 mi · 61%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 11%
Buck Road
7.45 mi · 6%
Centerton Road
6.54 mi · 6%
North Pearl Street
2.71 mi · 2%
I 278
1.42 mi · 1%
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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
01h 05m from Bridgeton
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgeton and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Bridgeton and 62.6 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

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 Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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 11.5 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 11.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 101.15 mi (162.78 km).

Bridgeton

#1 Bridgeton

City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Population23,635
Coordinates39.4273400, -75.2340800
Altitude3
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: (-75.234154, 39.427367)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Elizabeth. The current time is 16:52:35.

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.