How far is Brigantine, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
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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 02h 03m.
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.
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brigantine and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brigantine and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
106 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
756 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Brigantine Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
1495 ft · 42 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Brigantine Circle
28 m · 3 sec · Brigantine Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Brigantine Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Brigantine Boulevard
652 ft · 13 sec · Brigantine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Huron Avenue
2423 ft · 59 sec · Huron Avenue
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Continue on Huron Avenue
552 ft · 17 sec · Huron Avenue
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Turn right onto Absecon Boulevard
7 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard
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Continue on East White Horse Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · East White Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brigantine and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brigantine and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brigantine to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Brigantine and 60.4 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brigantine and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Shade.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brigantine and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 87.02 mi (140.04 km).
#1 Brigantine
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.4101200, -74.3645900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.09 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.99 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
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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