How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Collings Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Collings Lakes, NJ is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.81 mi
01h 57m
Flight
81.88 mi
131.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.88 mi
Kilometers
131.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.81 mi
Kilometers
146.14 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 Collings Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Collings Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 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 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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
45.4 mi
00h 58m
To Collings Lakes
45.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Collings Lakes.

  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

    44.8 mi · 52 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    148 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

    153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1180 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    25 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cains Mill Road

    3022 ft · 2 min · Cains Mill Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Cushman Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · East Cushman Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cushman Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
44.8 mi · 49%
US 206 South
30.1 mi · 33%
Main Street
4.5 mi · 5%
12th Street
4.04 mi · 4%
Black Horse Pike
1.53 mi · 2%
Bellevue Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

44.8 mi · 00h 52m

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
+8.9 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
00h 58m from Elizabeth
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Collings Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Collings Lakes?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Elizabeth and 45.4 miles from Collings Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Collings Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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 Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 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 6.8 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 3.9 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 Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Collings Lakes. Straight-line distance: 81.88 mi (131.77 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Collings Lakes

#2 Collings Lakes

Town

Population1,706
Coordinates39.5956700, -74.8815600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Collings Lakes (-74.88156, 39.59567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Collings Lakes. The current time is 00:07:45.

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.