How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Plainsboro Center, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Plainsboro Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Plainsboro Center.
-
1
Start on Broadway
113 m · 22 sec · Broadway
-
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street
-
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1815 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 44 sec · Atlantic Street
-
5
Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 43 sec · Cole Place
-
6
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
1662 ft · 43 sec · Brunswick Avenue
-
7
Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
1506 ft · 46 sec
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
750 ft · 12 sec
-
9
Keep slight left
2405 ft · 37 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
24.5 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
1.3 km · 2 min
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
2176 ft · 1 min
-
13
Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
1115 ft · 22 sec · Cranbury-South River Road
-
14
Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Forsgate Drive
-
15
Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
-
16
Turn right onto Dey Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Dey Road
-
17
Turn straight onto Edgemere Avenue
1011 ft · 34 sec · Edgemere Avenue
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgemere Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Plainsboro Center.
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
24.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport and Chance Rain Showers near Plainsboro Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Plainsboro Center?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Elizabethport and 18 miles from Plainsboro Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethport and Chance Rain Showers near Plainsboro Center.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Plainsboro Center. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.4 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainsboro Center
Town
| Population | 2,712 |
| Coordinates | 40.3317700, -74.5946000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainsboro Center (-74.5946, 40.33177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
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 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.