How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Riverton, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Riverton, NJ is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 29m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Riverton.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bayway Circle
763 ft · 19 sec · Bayway
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Exit the rotary onto Bayway
1 km · 1 min · Bayway
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Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
755 ft · 19 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
1506 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
750 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
2405 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
1791 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington
2546 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road
681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Continue on Warren Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Pavilion Avenue
1975 ft · 34 sec · Pavilion Avenue
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Turn right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
897 ft · 17 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1032 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
23 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Riverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Elizabeth and Light Rain near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Riverton?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 34.4 miles from Elizabeth and 34.4 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Elizabeth and Light Rain near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.55 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 Riverton
Borough of New Jersey, USA
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 40.0115000, -75.0148900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-75.01489, 40.0115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.04 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
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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