How far is Mystic Island, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Mystic Island, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 42m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mystic Island and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mystic Island and Elizabeth.
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Start on Louisiana Drive
1425 ft · 1 min · Louisiana Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Radio Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Radio Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Bay Boulevard
1878 ft · 50 sec · Great Bay Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1460 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Green Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Green Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
44.7 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mystic Island and Elizabeth.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
44.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Mystic Island 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 Mystic Island to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Mystic Island and 48.7 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mystic Island and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Ramtown
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 Ramtown.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mystic Island and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 77.9 mi (125.36 km).
#1 Mystic Island
Mystic Island is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5442800, -74.3823700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.05 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $16.43 | $32.87 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
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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