How far is Pine Beach, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Pine Beach, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
65.2 mi
01h 09m
Flight
50.34 mi
81.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.34 mi
Kilometers
81.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.2 mi
Kilometers
104.93 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Pine Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Beach
2026-04-22T19:26
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Beach
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Pine Beach
30.5 mi
00h 34m
To Elizabeth
34.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Beach and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Avenue

    2370 ft · 47 sec · Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Bayside Avenue

    1860 ft · 37 sec · Bayside Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Club House Road

    672 ft · 13 sec · Club House Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Club House Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Compass Avenue

    1494 ft · 44 sec · Compass Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Starboard Street

    933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic City Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic City Boulevard

    1024 ft · 19 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Beach 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
44.4 mi · 68%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 15%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.81 mi · 1%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Atlantic City Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 34m from Pine Beach
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Beach to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Pine Beach and 34.7 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pine Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Beach and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 50.34 mi (81.02 km).

Pine Beach

#1 Pine Beach

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population2,202
Coordinates39.9359500, -74.1709700
Altitude6
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: Springfield Avenue (-74.17099, 39.9359)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.40 $18.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.95 $11.39 $22.79
Diesel $5.98 $13.75 $27.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Beach and Elizabeth. The current time is 19:26:46.

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.