How far is Country Lake Estates, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Country Lake Estates, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Country Lake Estates and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Lake Estates and Elizabeth.
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Start on Spring Lake Boulevard
950 ft · 39 sec · Spring Lake Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chippewa Trail
128 m · 16 sec · Chippewa Trail
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Turn right onto Spring Terrace
907 ft · 31 sec · Spring Terrace
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Continue on Choctaw Drive
2540 ft · 2 min · Choctaw Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakehurst Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lakehurst Road
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Turn right onto Clubhouse Road
2505 ft · 1 min · Clubhouse Road
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Continue on Clubhouse Road
1326 ft · 46 sec · Clubhouse Road
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Turn left onto East Lakeshore Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Browns Mills Cookstown Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Browns Mills Cookstown Road
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Continue on Main Street
1225 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cookstown-New Egypt Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cookstown-New Egypt Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
3195 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
994 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Evergreen Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Road
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Continue on Holmes Mill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Holmes Mill Road
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Turn right onto Burlington Path Road
3252 ft · 1 min · Burlington Path Road
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Turn left onto Forked River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Forked River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharon Station Road
16 m · 1 sec · Sharon Station Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Station Road
4 mi · 8 min · Sharon Station Road
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Turn left onto Herbert Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Herbert Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Old York Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
774 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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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 Country Lake Estates and Elizabeth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Jersey Turnpike
Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Country Lake Estates 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 Country Lake Estates to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Country Lake Estates and 41.6 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Country Lake Estates and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park
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 Clearbrook Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Country Lake Estates and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 52.85 mi (85.05 km).
#1 Country Lake Estates
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,943 |
| Coordinates | 39.9426200, -74.5440400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
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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