How far is Plainsboro Center, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainsboro Center and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainsboro Center and Elizabeth.
-
1
Start on Edgemere Avenue
1011 ft · 36 sec · Edgemere Avenue
-
2
Continue on Dey Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Dey Road
-
3
Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
785 ft · 30 sec
-
5
Continue on Forsgate Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
3054 ft · 1 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
2247 ft · 55 sec
-
8
Keep slight right
2858 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
11
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
774 ft · 35 sec
-
13
Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
-
14
Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
-
15
Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
-
16
Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
-
17
Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
-
18
Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
-
19
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
-
20
Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainsboro Center 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainsboro Center 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 Plainsboro Center to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Plainsboro Center and 20.8 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plainsboro Center and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
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 Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainsboro Center and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 30.56 mi (49.18 km).
#1 Plainsboro Center
Town
| Population | 2,712 |
| Coordinates | 40.3317700, -74.5946000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.