How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Moorestown, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Moorestown, NJ is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.6 mi
01h 24m
Flight
61.69 mi
99.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.69 mi
Kilometers
99.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.6 mi
Kilometers
108.79 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorestown
Tue, May 5, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Tue, May 5, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-05-05T01:33
Arrive Moorestown
Tue, May 5, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
33.8 mi
00h 42m
To Moorestown
33.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.8 mi · 52 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    83 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    923 ft · 16 sec · Connector Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rising Sun Road

    2992 ft · 56 sec · Rising Sun Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 South

    967 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    110 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    2659 ft · 56 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    152 m · 12 sec · Chester Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · East 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
44.8 mi · 66%
I 295 South
15.4 mi · 23%
NJ 38
1.35 mi · 2%
US 206
0.77 mi · 1%
Bayway
0.72 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

44.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 42m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Moorestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 33.8 miles from Elizabeth and 33.8 miles from Moorestown.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 13.8 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 13.7 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 13.7 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 Moorestown. Straight-line distance: 61.69 mi (99.28 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

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

#2 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Moorestown (-74.94267, 39.96706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.95 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.98 $14.29 $28.58

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Moorestown. The current time is 01:33:59.

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.