How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Ellisburg, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Ellisburg, NJ is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72 mi
01h 29m
Flight
66.81 mi
107.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.81 mi
Kilometers
107.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72 mi
Kilometers
115.88 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 10:08 AM EST
Return by in Elizabeth
Sat, Nov 7, 11:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 10:08 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM EST
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
36 mi
00h 44m
To Ellisburg
36 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    156 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fellowship Road

    1956 ft · 50 sec · Fellowship Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Kings Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Brace Road

    657 ft · 15 sec · Brace Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    618 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway South

    95 m · 10 sec · Kings Highway South

  21. 21

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    59 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlton Pike

    98 m · 4 sec · Marlton Pike

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlton Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64 mi · 89%
North Kings Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Bayway
0.72 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.6 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 44m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Ellisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Elizabeth and 36 miles from Ellisburg.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.40 one way or $20.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12 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 12.5 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 12.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Ellisburg. Straight-line distance: 66.81 mi (107.52 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 Ellisburg

Ellisburg is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9137200, -75.0104500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Ellisburg (-75.01045, 39.91372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.40
Round trip
$20.81
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $10.40 $20.81
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.00 $23.99
Premium $5.04 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $6.33 $16.09 $32.17

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Ellisburg. The current time is 08:39:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.