How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Peapack, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Peapack, NJ is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
32.27 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.64 mi
38.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.64 mi
Kilometers
38.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peapack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Peapack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Berkeley Heights
NJ

Township in Union County, New Jersey

From Elizabeth
16.1 mi
00h 24m
To Peapack
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville

    1350 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Liberty Corner Road

    788 ft · 16 sec · Liberty Corner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Martinsville Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Martinsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Valley Road

    628 ft · 21 sec · Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Valley Road

    2108 ft · 36 sec · Valley Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2177 ft · 37 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Liberty Corner Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1402 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Peapack Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peapack Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Willow Avenue

    857 ft · 41 sec · Willow Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tainter Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Tainter Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tainter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
19.1 mi · 59%
Liberty Corner Road
3.59 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.7 mi · 5%
North Broad Street
1.58 mi · 5%
Peapack Road
1.19 mi · 4%
Hillside Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkeley Heights
00h 24m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Peapack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Berkeley Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Elizabeth and 16.2 miles from Peapack.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Peapack.

Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Heights

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 Berkeley Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Heights.

RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Peapack. Straight-line distance: 23.64 mi (38.05 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 Peapack

Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population2,086
Coordinates40.7167700, -74.6565500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Peapack (-74.65655, 40.71677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Peapack. The current time is 00:35:26.

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.