How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Brigantine, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Brigantine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Brigantine.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bayway Circle
763 ft · 19 sec · Bayway
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Exit the rotary onto Bayway
1 km · 1 min · Bayway
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Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
755 ft · 19 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
1506 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
750 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
2405 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
6.9 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
1802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike
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Continue on Absecon Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Acua Wind Farm
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Absecon Boulevard
159 m · 16 sec · Absecon Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
46 m · 7 sec · North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Huron Avenue
3027 ft · 1 min · Huron Avenue
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Turn left onto Brigantine Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brigantine Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brigantine Circle
37 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
1483 ft · 41 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
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Continue on West Brigantine Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
756 ft · 27 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
58 m · 7 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 Elizabeth and Brigantine.
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 right to continue on Garden State Parkway
85.2 mi · 01h 39m
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 Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Brigantine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Brigantine?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 57.5 miles from Elizabeth and 57.5 miles from Brigantine.
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 28 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Brigantine.
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 Elizabeth and Brigantine. Straight-line distance: 87.02 mi (140.04 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brigantine
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.4101200, -74.3645900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brigantine (-74.36459, 39.41012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
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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