How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Stillwater, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Stillwater, NJ is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
57.92 mi
01h 25m
Flight
43.33 mi
69.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.33 mi
Kilometers
69.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.21 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Dover
NJ

Town in New Jersey, USA

From Elizabeth
29 mi
00h 42m
To Stillwater
29 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West

    2295 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover

    60 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Hackettstown Road

    1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Allamuchy Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Ramsey Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Spring Valley Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Valley Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Stillwater Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stillwater Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road

    47 m · 6 sec · Main Fredon Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left

    48 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
14.5 mi · 25%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 17%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.41 mi · 15%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 8%
Johnsonburg Road
2.83 mi · 5%
Stillwater Road
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 42m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Elizabeth and 29 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 43.33 mi (69.73 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

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

#2 Stillwater

Township of New Jersey

Population3,855
Coordinates41.0359300, -74.8782300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Stillwater (-74.87823, 41.03593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.38 $18.76
Premium $4.95 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $5.98 $12.20 $24.40

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 Stillwater. The current time is 22:42:55.

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.