How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Knowlton, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Knowlton, NJ is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
57.34 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.54 mi
74.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.54 mi
Kilometers
74.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.34 mi
Kilometers
92.28 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowlton
Fri, May 1, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Fri, May 1, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-05-01T07:56
Arrive Knowlton
Fri, May 1, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Dover
NJ

Town in New Jersey, USA

From Elizabeth
28.6 mi
00h 41m
To Knowlton
28.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West

    2295 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 521 South: Hope

    98 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Foundry Road

    2649 ft · 2 min · Foundry Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Mount Hermon Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Labarre Road

    133 m · 22 sec · Labarre Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Delaware Road

    625 ft · 12 sec · Delaware Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Knowlton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Knowlton Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Magnolia Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.4 mi · 29%
NJ 10 West
14.5 mi · 25%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 17%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 8%
Mount Hermon Road
3.11 mi · 5%
North Broad Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 41m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Knowlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Elizabeth and 28.7 miles from Knowlton.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Knowlton.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, 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 Dover.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 46.54 mi (74.9 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

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

#2 Knowlton

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,930
Coordinates40.9303800, -75.0279500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Knowlton (-75.02795, 40.93038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Knowlton. The current time is 07:56:25.

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.