How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Frenchtown, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
56.36 mi
01h 19m
Flight
46.68 mi
75.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.68 mi
Kilometers
75.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.7 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frenchtown
Tue, Jun 2, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Tue, Jun 2, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-06-02T07:37
Arrive Frenchtown
Tue, Jun 2, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
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
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Elizabethport
28.1 mi
00h 39m
To Frenchtown
28.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Frenchtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Frenchtown.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    113 m · 22 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    128 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue West

    593 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown

    665 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pittstown

    46 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pittstown Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Pittstown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Everittstown Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Everittstown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Everittstown Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Everittstown Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Race Street

    797 ft · 26 sec · Race Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    22 m · 3 sec · South Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Harrison Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Frenchtown.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
37.6 mi · 67%
Everittstown Road
6.54 mi · 12%
Pittstown Road
4.17 mi · 7%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Spring Street
1.16 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 39m from Elizabethport
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Frenchtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Frenchtown?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Elizabethport and 28.2 miles from Frenchtown.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Frenchtown.

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Far Hills, 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 Far Hills.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Frenchtown. Straight-line distance: 46.68 mi (75.12 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Frenchtown

#2 Frenchtown

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,349
Coordinates40.5262100, -75.0615600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Frenchtown (-75.06156, 40.52621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.13 $16.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.95 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $5.98 $11.90 $23.80

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Frenchtown. The current time is 07:37:58.

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.