How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Flemington, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Flemington, NJ is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
43.79 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.61 mi
57.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.61 mi
Kilometers
57.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.79 mi
Kilometers
70.48 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flemington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Flemington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
21.9 mi
00h 31m
To Flemington
21.9 mi
00h 31m

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 Flemington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    2003 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton

    3161 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue

    1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 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 Flemington.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 South
14 mi · 32%
I 287 North
13.4 mi · 31%
Carlton Street
11 mi · 25%
US 22 West
2.99 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.73 mi · 2%
Packer Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 202 South

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 31m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Flemington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Elizabeth and 21.9 miles from Flemington.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Flemington. Straight-line distance: 35.61 mi (57.31 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

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

#2 Flemington

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,552
Coordinates40.5123300, -74.8593300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Flemington (-74.85933, 40.51233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.33
Round trip
$12.67
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.33 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.95 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.98 $9.27 $18.54

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 Flemington. The current time is 00:34:05.

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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.