How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Magnolia, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Magnolia, NJ is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
76.57 mi
01h 34m
Flight
70.96 mi
114.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.96 mi
Kilometers
114.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.57 mi
Kilometers
123.23 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Sat, Apr 11, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 11, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-11T18:01
Arrive Magnolia
Sat, Apr 11, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Elizabeth
38.3 mi
00h 47m
To Magnolia
38.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burnt Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Evesham Road

    2486 ft · 42 sec · West Evesham Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Evesham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Evesham Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue North

    132 m · 19 sec · Walnut Avenue North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64 mi · 84%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 6%
Evesham Avenue
1.26 mi · 2%
Burnt Mill Road
1.24 mi · 2%
Bayway
0.72 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 47m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Elizabeth and 38.3 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 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 10.6 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 10.6 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 Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 70.96 mi (114.2 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 Magnolia

Magnolia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8545600, -75.0390600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Magnolia (-75.03906, 39.85456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.06
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.03 $22.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.42 $24.83
Premium $4.95 $13.38 $26.75
Diesel $5.98 $16.15 $32.29

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Magnolia. The current time is 18:01:24.

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.