How far is Elizabeth, NJ from National Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to National Park, NJ is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
83.15 mi
01h 42m
Flight
75.14 mi
120.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.14 mi
Kilometers
120.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.82 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in National Park
Tue, May 26, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Tue, May 26, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-05-26T02:47
Arrive National Park
Tue, May 26, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Elizabeth
41.6 mi
00h 51m
To National Park
41.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and National Park.

  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

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Crown Point Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware

    861 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hessian Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
72.5 mi · 87%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
Crown Point Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 2%
Hessian Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Bayway
0.72 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 51m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Elizabeth and Patchy Fog near National Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to National Park?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Elizabeth and 41.6 miles from National Park.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elizabeth and Patchy Fog near National Park.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 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 8.4 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 7.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and National Park. Straight-line distance: 75.14 mi (120.92 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
National Park

#2 National Park

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,949
Coordinates39.8659500, -75.1787900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: National Park (-75.17879, 39.86595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.94
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.97 $23.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.48 $26.95
Premium $4.95 $14.52 $29.03
Diesel $5.98 $17.52 $35.04

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and National Park. The current time is 02:47:00.

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.