How far is Jackson, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Jackson, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
78.73 mi
01h 33m
Flight
70.09 mi
112.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.09 mi
Kilometers
112.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.73 mi
Kilometers
126.7 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Thu, May 14, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, May 15, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-14T22:13
Arrive Elizabethport
Thu, May 14, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Jackson
40.8 mi
00h 46m
To Elizabethport
38 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi · 80%
Jackson Road
11.5 mi · 15%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.53 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 46m from Jackson
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Jackson and 38 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Jackson and Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 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 8.9 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 8.5 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 Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 70.09 mi (112.8 km).

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#1 Jackson

Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey

Population58,371
Coordinates39.7765000, -74.8623800
Altitude37
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: Jackson Road (-74.86242, 39.776361)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Elizabethport. The current time is 22:13:28.

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.