How far is Island Heights, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Island Heights, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Island Heights and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Heights and Elizabethport.
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Start on Central Avenue
1144 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Garden Avenue
1334 ft · 1 min · Garden Avenue
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Turn right onto West End Avenue
2085 ft · 1 min · West End Avenue
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Turn left onto Route 37 East
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East
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Continue on Route 37 West
682 ft · 14 sec · Route 37 West
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
2538 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
585 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place
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Continue on Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Island Heights and Elizabethport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Island Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Island Heights to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Island Heights and 31.3 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Island Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near Lincroft
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 Lincroft.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Island Heights and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 48.96 mi (78.79 km).
#1 Island Heights
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,692 |
| Coordinates | 39.9420600, -74.1498600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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