How far is Metuchen, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Metuchen, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
16.55 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.83 mi
19.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.83 mi
Kilometers
19.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.64 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Metuchen
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metuchen
2026-04-17T05:20
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Metuchen
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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Metuchen
7 mi
00h 13m
To Elizabethport
9.6 mi
00h 13m

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 Metuchen and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middlesex Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · Middlesex Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2261 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Amboy Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    655 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Goethals Bridge, Staten Island

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    573 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden

    931 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 46 sec · Atlantic Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

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

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metuchen 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amboy Avenue
10.3 mi · 62%
Goethals Bridge
0.87 mi · 5%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 4%
3rd Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
Brunswick Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amboy Avenue

Continue straight

6.28 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 13m from Metuchen
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Metuchen 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 Metuchen to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Metuchen and 9.6 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metuchen and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).

Metuchen

#1 Metuchen

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population14,767
Coordinates40.5431600, -74.3632000
Altitude28
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: Middlesex Avenue (-74.363257, 40.543202)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.67 $5.33
Premium $4.95 $2.87 $5.75
Diesel $5.98 $3.47 $6.94

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 Metuchen and Elizabethport. The current time is 05:20:15.

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.