How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Deerfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Deerfield, NJ is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
104.76 mi
02h 13m
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
104.76 mi
Kilometers
168.6 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 12, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-12T01:16
Arrive Deerfield
Sun, Apr 12, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
52.4 mi
01h 06m
To Deerfield
52.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Browning Road

    2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    618 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridgeton Pike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bridgeton Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridgeton Pike

    29 m · 3 sec · Bridgeton Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pole Tavern Circle

    31 m · 1 sec · Pole Tavern Road

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Pole Tavern Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Pole Tavern Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Deerfield Road

    11 m · 1 sec · West Deerfield Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
72.5 mi · 69%
Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 11%
Pole Tavern Road
6.58 mi · 6%
Ellis Mill Road
3.97 mi · 4%
Bridgeton Pike
3.74 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
0.86 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 06m from Elizabeth
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 52.4 miles from Elizabeth and 52.4 miles from Deerfield.

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 9.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 4.9 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 9.6 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 4 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 Elizabeth and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.89 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 Deerfield

Unincorporated community in New Jersey

Population2,994
Coordinates39.5237300, -75.2360200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Deerfield (-75.23602, 39.52373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.95 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $5.98 $22.13 $44.25

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 Elizabeth and Deerfield. The current time is 01:16:05.

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.