How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Whitehouse Station, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Whitehouse Station, NJ is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.45 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.54 mi
47.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.54 mi
Kilometers
47.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehouse Station
Sun, Nov 8, 7:41 PM EST
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 8:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-11-08T18:52
Arrive Whitehouse Station
Sun, Nov 8, 7:41 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM EST
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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Elizabeth
18.2 mi
00h 24m
To Whitehouse Station
18.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Whitehouse Station.

  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 left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse

    1402 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oldwick Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Oldwick Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1124 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2896 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
28.6 mi · 78%
Oldwick Road
2.06 mi · 6%
North Broad Street
1.58 mi · 4%
Hillside Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.64 mi · 2%
I 78 West
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

23.9 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 24m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Partly Cloudy near Whitehouse Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Whitehouse Station?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Elizabeth and 18.3 miles from Whitehouse Station.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 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 4:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Partly Cloudy near Whitehouse Station.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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 Watchung and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Linden City Hall
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Linden City Hall

Linden , NJ
301 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Rating 3.6/5 7 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Whitehouse Station. Straight-line distance: 29.54 mi (47.54 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitehouse Station

Whitehouse Station is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6153800, -74.7704400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Whitehouse Station (-74.77044, 40.61538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.05 $12.11
Premium $5.01 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.30 $8.13 $16.26

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Whitehouse Station. The current time is 18:52:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.