How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Delanco, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Delanco, NJ is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
64.2 mi
01h 21m
Flight
57.66 mi
92.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.2 mi
Kilometers
103.32 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delanco
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Delanco
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Elizabeth
32.1 mi
00h 40m
To Delanco
32.1 mi
00h 40m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

    1791 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington

    2546 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road

    681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike

    581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Warren Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi · 73%
Burlington Pike
4.48 mi · 7%
I 95 South
4.02 mi · 6%
Warren Street East
1.89 mi · 3%
Burlington Avenue
1.44 mi · 2%
Beverly Road
1.28 mi · 2%
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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 40m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Delanco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Elizabeth and 32.1 miles from Delanco.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Delanco. Straight-line distance: 57.66 mi (92.8 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

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

#2 Delanco

Township of New Jersey

Population4,426
Coordinates40.0506700, -74.9535000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Delanco (-74.9535, 40.05067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.44 $20.88
Premium $4.95 $11.25 $22.49
Diesel $5.98 $13.57 $27.15

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 Delanco. The current time is 08:02:17.

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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.