How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Washington, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, NJ is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 05m.
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.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Washington.
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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
44.8 mi · 52 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
1552 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
826 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on Pemberton Bypass
823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass
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Turn right onto Magnolia Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
150 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Godfrey Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Washington.
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
44.8 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 Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Washington?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Elizabeth and 44.5 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near White Horse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Washington. Straight-line distance: 70.4 mi (113.3 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 Washington
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.6840100, -74.5759900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-74.57599, 39.68401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.56 | $31.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
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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