How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Woodbury, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Woodbury, NJ is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
75.65 mi
121.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.65 mi
Kilometers
121.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.76 mi
Kilometers
133.19 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Elizabeth
41.4 mi
00h 51m
To Woodbury
41.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.2 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hannevig Avenue

    119 m · 8 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Hannevig Avenue

    153 m · 11 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Crown Point Road

    1051 ft · 25 sec · Crown Point Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway

    2971 ft · 50 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    932 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 17 sec · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 9 sec · Edith Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cooper Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Cooper Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
72.5 mi · 88%
Broadway
1.73 mi · 2%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Bayway
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 51m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabeth and Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Elizabeth and 41.4 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabeth and Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 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 8.5 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 7.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 75.65 mi (121.75 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

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

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

#2 Woodbury

City in New Jersey

Population9,813
Coordinates39.8381700, -75.1526800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Woodbury (-75.15268, 39.83817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.05 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
5.84 gal · 22.1 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.43 $26.86
Premium $4.95 $14.47 $28.93
Diesel $5.98 $17.46 $34.92

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 Woodbury. The current time is 02:40:34.

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.