How far is Elizabethport, NJ from High Bridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to High Bridge, NJ is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
46.27 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.16 mi
59.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.27 mi
Kilometers
74.46 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive High Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Elizabethport
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To High Bridge
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and High Bridge.

  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

    31.2 mi · 36 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

    1963 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    567 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    102 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
35.9 mi · 78%
NJ 31
2.33 mi · 5%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 3%
Spring Street
1.16 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.08 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 30m from Elizabethport
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near High Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to High Bridge?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 23.1 miles from Elizabethport and 23.2 miles from High Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near High Bridge.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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

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

RAIL

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 Elizabethport and High Bridge. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
High Bridge

#2 High Bridge

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,388
Coordinates40.6670500, -74.8957200
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: High Bridge (-74.89572, 40.66705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 Elizabethport and High Bridge. The current time is 10:23:27.

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.