How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Allamuchy, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Allamuchy, NJ is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
44.45 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.06 mi
58.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.45 mi
Kilometers
71.53 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allamuchy
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-05-12T22:00
Arrive Allamuchy
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
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
Morris Plains
NJ

Borough in New Jersey

From Elizabeth
22.2 mi
00h 31m
To Allamuchy
22.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West

    2295 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover

    60 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Hackettstown Road

    1035 ft · 21 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Puffer Road

    32 m · 9 sec · Puffer Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    11 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Allamuchy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
14.5 mi · 33%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 22%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.41 mi · 19%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 10%
North Broad Street
1.58 mi · 4%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris Plains
00h 31m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Allamuchy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Morris Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Elizabeth and 22.2 miles from Allamuchy.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains

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 Morris Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Morris Plains
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Allamuchy. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Allamuchy

#2 Allamuchy

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population4,751
Coordinates40.9217700, -74.8101700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Allamuchy (-74.81017, 40.92177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Allamuchy. The current time is 22:00:35.

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.