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

The driving distance from High Bridge, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.85 mi
00h 54m
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
49.85 mi
Kilometers
80.22 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM EDT
Return by in High Bridge
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Bridge
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Bridge
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 High Bridge
23.2 mi
00h 27m
To Elizabethport
26.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

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 High Bridge and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    102 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)

    2 mi · 2 min · Route 31 (CR 513)

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

    1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
36.2 mi · 73%
Route 31 (CR 513)
2.01 mi · 4%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 3%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.14 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 27m from High Bridge
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving High Bridge and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 23.2 miles from High Bridge and 26.7 miles from Elizabethport.

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 12.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around High Bridge and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

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

High Bridge

#1 High Bridge

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,388
Coordinates40.6670500, -74.8957200
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-74.89577, 40.667134)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

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 High Bridge and Elizabethport. The current time is 19:31:47.

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.