How far is Linwood, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Linwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
113.24 mi
01h 56m
Flight
93.5 mi
150.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.5 mi
Kilometers
150.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.24 mi
Kilometers
182.24 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Linwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Linwood
54.4 mi
00h 58m
To Elizabeth
58.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Tilton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fire Road

    2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    946 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
90.7 mi · 80%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 9%
Shore Road
2.12 mi · 2%
Tilton Road
2.09 mi · 2%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 1%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
00h 58m from Linwood
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Linwood and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Linwood and 58.8 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Linwood and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 93.5 mi (150.48 km).

Linwood

#1 Linwood

City in New Jersey

Population6,635
Coordinates39.3398400, -74.5751600
Altitude8
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: Shore Road (-74.575212, 39.339821)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.34 $32.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.40 $36.79
Premium $4.95 $19.82 $39.63
Diesel $5.98 $23.92 $47.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:12:08.

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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.