How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
72.02 mi
01h 35m
Flight
55.09 mi
88.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.09 mi
Kilometers
88.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.9 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Presidential Lakes Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-18T23:05
Arrive Presidential Lakes Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
36 mi
00h 47m
To Presidential Lakes Estates
36 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Presidential Lakes Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Presidential Lakes Estates.

  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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    733 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Washington Boulevard

    1162 ft · 51 sec · Washington Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Rhode Island Road

    6 m · 3 sec · Rhode Island Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Connecticut Road

    1767 ft · 1 min · Connecticut Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kentucky Trail

    157 m · 23 sec · Kentucky Trail

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kentucky Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Presidential Lakes Estates.

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
44.8 mi · 62%
US 206 South
11.2 mi · 15%
Magnolia Road
6.76 mi · 9%
South Pemberton Road
2.08 mi · 3%
NJ 70 East
1.69 mi · 2%
US 206
0.77 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 47m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Partly Sunny near Presidential Lakes Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Presidential Lakes Estates?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 36 miles from Elizabeth and 36 miles from Presidential Lakes Estates.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Partly Sunny near Presidential Lakes Estates.

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 11.9 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 12.5 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 12.5 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 Presidential Lakes Estates. Straight-line distance: 55.09 mi (88.66 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Presidential Lakes Estates

#2 Presidential Lakes Estates

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,365
Coordinates39.9137300, -74.5646000
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Presidential Lakes Estates (-74.5646, 39.91373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.68 $23.36
Premium $4.95 $12.58 $25.17
Diesel $5.98 $15.19 $30.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Presidential Lakes Estates. The current time is 23:05:24.

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.