How far is Elwood, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Elwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
92.93 mi
01h 45m
Flight
79.75 mi
128.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.75 mi
Kilometers
128.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.93 mi
Kilometers
149.56 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 11, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Elwood
Sat, Apr 11, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elwood
2026-04-11T14:46
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 11, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elwood
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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Elwood
45.2 mi
00h 52m
To Elizabeth
47.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elwood Road

    32 m · 12 sec · Elwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Horse Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · White Horse Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North

    61 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2283 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    44.1 mi · 51 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
44.1 mi · 48%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 19%
US 206 North
16.6 mi · 18%
White Horse Pike
6.58 mi · 7%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

44.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
00h 52m from Elwood
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elwood and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Elwood and 47.7 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elwood and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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 Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.1 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 6.9 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 4.3 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 Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 79.75 mi (128.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Elwood

Elwood is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5765100, -74.7168300
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

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

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Weymouth Road (-74.716906, 39.576576)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.80
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.40 $26.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.08 $30.17
Premium $4.95 $16.25 $32.50
Diesel $5.98 $19.61 $39.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Elwood and Elizabeth. The current time is 14:46:49.

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.