How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Laurel Springs, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
77.98 mi
01h 37m
Flight
71.84 mi
115.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.84 mi
Kilometers
115.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.98 mi
Kilometers
125.5 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-17T23:13
Arrive Laurel Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Robbinsville
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
39 mi
00h 48m
To Laurel Springs
39 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Laurel Springs.

  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

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    740 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    97 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1777 ft · 32 sec · Berlin Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Burnt Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Horse Road West

    2955 ft · 1 min · White Horse Road West

  23. 23

    Continue on Laurel Road East

    2786 ft · 58 sec · Laurel Road East

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue

    1974 ft · 55 sec · South Atlantic Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stone Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Stone Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto West Atlantic Avenue

    91 m · 13 sec · West Atlantic Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tomlinson Avenue

    711 ft · 31 sec · Tomlinson Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tomlinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64 mi · 82%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 6%
Burnt Mill Road
2.79 mi · 4%
Bayway
0.72 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.6 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsville
00h 48m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Laurel Springs?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Elizabeth and 39 miles from Laurel Springs.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville

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 Robbinsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 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 10.1 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 10.1 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 Robbinsville.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

11 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

11 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

34 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Laurel Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.84 mi (115.61 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Laurel Springs

#2 Laurel Springs

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,861
Coordinates39.8201100, -75.0062800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Laurel Springs (-75.00628, 39.82011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.47
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.24 $22.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.65 $25.29
Premium $4.95 $13.62 $27.25
Diesel $5.98 $16.45 $32.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Laurel Springs. The current time is 23:13:52.

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.