How far is Ramtown, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Ramtown, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
52.05 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.69 mi
60.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.05 mi
Kilometers
83.76 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Ramtown
Wed, Apr 22, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramtown
2026-04-22T05:15
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramtown
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Ramtown
24.2 mi
00h 29m
To Elizabeth
27.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°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 Ramtown and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newtons Corner Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Newtons Corner Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Herbertsville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Herbertsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakewood Farmingdale Road

    1466 ft · 31 sec · Lakewood Farmingdale Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Shore Points

    1938 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 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 Ramtown 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
28.8 mi · 55%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 19%
Central Jersey Expressway
2.72 mi · 5%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Newtons Corner Road
1.5 mi · 3%
Herbertsville Road
1.38 mi · 3%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 29m from Ramtown
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramtown 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 Ramtown to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Ramtown and 27.8 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramtown and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.65 km).

Ramtown

#1 Ramtown

Census designated place

Population6,242
Coordinates40.1209500, -74.1437500
Altitude25
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: Newtons Corner Road (-74.143706, 40.120955)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 Ramtown and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:15:46.

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.