How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Phillipsburg, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Phillipsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Phillipsburg.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto Paine Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
45.1 mi · 52 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward Morris Street
63 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Morris Street
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Street
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Morris Street
84 m · 10 sec · Morris Street
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Turn right onto Miller Street
625 ft · 30 sec · Miller Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
36 m · 3 sec · Hudson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Phillipsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
45.1 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Phillipsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Phillipsburg?
The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Elizabeth and 29.6 miles from Phillipsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Phillipsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Phillipsburg. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.66 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phillipsburg
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 14,238 |
| Coordinates | 40.6937100, -75.1901800 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillipsburg (-75.19018, 40.69371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.30 | $20.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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