How far is Englishtown, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Englishtown, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.01 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.5 mi
42.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.74 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Englishtown
Wed, Apr 22, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englishtown
2026-04-22T05:27
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Englishtown
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Englishtown
15 mi
00h 23m
To Elizabeth
19 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1845 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gordons Corner Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Gordons Corner Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    11 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Tennent Road

    902 ft · 23 sec · Tennent Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    149 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    11.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 9

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York

    681 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 9 North
12.7 mi · 37%
US Highway 9
11.1 mi · 33%
Gordons Corner Road
3.01 mi · 9%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 5%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

11.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 23m from Englishtown
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Englishtown and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Englishtown and 19 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Englishtown and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englishtown and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.64 km).

Englishtown

#1 Englishtown

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,908
Coordinates40.2973300, -74.3582000
Altitude21
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: (-74.358204, 40.297271)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Englishtown and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:27:30.

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.