How far is Jamesburg, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Jamesburg, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.67 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.48 mi
39.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.48 mi
Kilometers
39.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.96 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Jamesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamesburg
2026-04-17T05:07
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Jamesburg
16 mi
00h 19m
To Elizabethport
15.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Railroad Avenue

    2264 ft · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forsgate Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2099 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

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

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2858 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    24 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  16. 16

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

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi · 76%
Forsgate Drive
2.37 mi · 7%
I 278
1.42 mi · 4%
I 95
1.36 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

24 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 19m from Jamesburg
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Jamesburg and 15.7 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamesburg and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 24.48 mi (39.4 km).

Jamesburg

#1 Jamesburg

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.3526100, -74.4401500
Altitude22
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: East Railroad Avenue (-74.440242, 40.352537)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.15 $10.30
Premium $4.95 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.98 $6.70 $13.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamesburg and Elizabethport. The current time is 05:07:33.

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.