How far is Pitman, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Pitman, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.83 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.62 mi
129.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.62 mi
Kilometers
129.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.83 mi
Kilometers
144.57 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Pitman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pitman
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pitman
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Pitman
43.4 mi
00h 49m
To Elizabeth
46.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Pitman and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    42 m · 9 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Holly Avenue

    61 m · 10 sec · West Holly Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    712 ft · 18 sec · South Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pitman Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pitman Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delsea Drive

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Delsea Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  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 Pitman 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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
71.9 mi · 80%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 4%
Delsea Drive
3.33 mi · 4%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
Pitman Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 49m from Pitman
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pitman 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 Pitman to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Pitman and 46.4 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pitman and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 80.62 mi (129.75 km).

Pitman

#1 Pitman

Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,753
Coordinates39.7328900, -75.1315700
Altitude37
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: South Broadway (-75.131368, 39.733002)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.91
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.95 $25.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.58 $29.16
Premium $4.95 $15.70 $31.41
Diesel $5.98 $18.96 $37.91

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 Pitman and Elizabeth. The current time is 22:42:16.

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.