How far is Deerfield, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Deerfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
110.27 mi
01h 57m
Flight
95.62 mi
153.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.62 mi
Kilometers
153.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.27 mi
Kilometers
177.46 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 12, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-11T23:28
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 12, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Deerfield
52.3 mi
00h 58m
To Elizabeth
58 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Deerfield Road

    11 m · 8 sec · West Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bridgeton Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ellis Street

    662 ft · 19 sec · Ellis Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
71.9 mi · 65%
Veterans Memorial Highway
9.58 mi · 9%
Ellis Mill Road
4 mi · 4%
Bridgeton Pike
3.75 mi · 3%
I 278
1.42 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
0.79 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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 58m from Deerfield
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deerfield and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Deerfield and 58 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deerfield and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 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 9.5 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 3.8 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 Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.89 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deerfield

Unincorporated community in New Jersey

Population2,994
Coordinates39.5237300, -75.2360200
Altitude36
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: West Deerfield Road (-75.236029, 39.523749)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.89 $31.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.95 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.98 $23.26 $46.52

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Elizabeth. The current time is 23:28:41.

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.