How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Alloway, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Alloway, NJ is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
108.91 mi
02h 16m
Flight
97.53 mi
156.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.53 mi
Kilometers
156.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.91 mi
Kilometers
175.27 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alloway
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-18T12:23
Arrive Alloway
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Elizabeth
54.4 mi
01h 08m
To Alloway
54.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bayway Circle

    763 ft · 19 sec · Bayway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Bayway

    1 km · 1 min · Bayway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue

    755 ft · 19 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike

    1506 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    750 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2405 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    47.2 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro

    53 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tomlin Station Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    2332 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Harding Highway

    1076 ft · 16 sec · Harding Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Salem-Woodstown Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Salem-Woodstown Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Acton Station Road

    2731 ft · 58 sec · Acton Station Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Welchville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Welchville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Welchville-Alloway Road

    1584 ft · 27 sec · Welchville-Alloway Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Greenwich Street

    2100 ft · 40 sec · Greenwich Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
85.8 mi · 79%
Salem-Woodstown Road
4.81 mi · 4%
Tomlin Station Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Welchville Road
3.3 mi · 3%
Swedesboro Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Bayway
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

47.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
01h 08m from Elizabeth
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Alloway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 54.4 miles from Elizabeth and 54.5 miles from Alloway.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.9 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 11.1 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 5.8 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 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 Elizabeth and Alloway. Straight-line distance: 97.53 mi (156.96 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alloway

Village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Population3,363
Coordinates39.5609500, -75.3624200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Alloway (-75.36242, 39.56095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.38
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.69 $31.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.66 $35.32
Premium $4.95 $19.02 $38.05
Diesel $5.98 $22.96 $45.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Alloway. The current time is 12:23:17.

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.