How far is Piscataway, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Piscataway, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
18.72 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.24 mi
24.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.12 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, May 1, 7:51 PM EDT
Return by in Piscataway
Fri, May 1, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piscataway
2026-05-01T19:22
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, May 1, 7:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Piscataway
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
Avenel
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Piscataway
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Elizabethport
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Friday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Germantown Avenue

    59 m · 10 sec · Germantown Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School House Lane

    152 m · 24 sec · School House Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    129 m · 16 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 10 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 · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue

    1318 ft · 28 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 · 48 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 Piscataway 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Avenue
6.53 mi · 35%
Goethals Bridge
0.87 mi · 5%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
Brunswick Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
Atlantic Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

6.74 mi · 00h 10m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenel
00h 14m from Piscataway
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Piscataway and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Piscataway to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Avenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Piscataway and 10.4 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Piscataway and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Avenel

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 Avenel and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piscataway and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.53 km).

Piscataway

#1 Piscataway

Township in New Jersey, United States

Population57,164
Coordinates40.4992700, -74.3990400
Altitude30
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: Germantown Avenue (-74.399005, 40.49909)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Piscataway and Elizabethport. The current time is 19:22:52.

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.