How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Pennsauken, NJ is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
74.29 mi
01h 32m
Flight
66.21 mi
106.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.21 mi
Kilometers
106.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.29 mi
Kilometers
119.56 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Tue, May 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Tue, May 19, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-05-19T13:32
Arrive Pennsauken
Tue, May 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
37.2 mi
00h 46m
To Pennsauken
37.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

    999 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Church Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cove Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cove Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Crescent Boulevard

    2554 ft · 42 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64 mi · 86%
Church Road
1.86 mi · 3%
Kaighns Avenue
1.64 mi · 2%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
South Cove Road
0.91 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 46m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 37.2 miles from Elizabeth and 37.2 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.8 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 11.5 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 11.5 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 Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 66.21 mi (106.56 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

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

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Pennsauken. The current time is 13:32:50.

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.