How far is Port Republic, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Port Republic, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
98.33 mi
01h 39m
Flight
80.32 mi
129.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.32 mi
Kilometers
129.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.25 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Port Republic
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Republic
2026-04-18T20:01
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Republic
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Port Republic
47.3 mi
00h 49m
To Elizabeth
51 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Republic and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Republic and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Smithville-Port Republic Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Smithville-Port Republic Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Neck Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Neck Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto New York Road

    1615 ft · 27 sec · New York Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP North: Toms River

    1489 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Republic 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
78.6 mi · 80%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 10%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Chestnut Neck Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Smithville-Port Republic Road
1.02 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 49m from Port Republic
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Republic and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Republic to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 47.3 miles from Port Republic and 51 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Republic and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Republic and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 80.32 mi (129.27 km).

Port Republic

#1 Port Republic

City in New Jersey

Population1,051
Coordinates39.5206700, -74.4857100
Altitude4
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: Smithville-Port Republic Road (-74.485713, 39.52067)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.96 $31.92
Premium $4.95 $17.19 $34.38
Diesel $5.98 $20.75 $41.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Republic and Elizabeth. The current time is 20:01:40.

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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.