How far is Readington, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Readington, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Readington and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readington and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Readington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road
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Continue on Dreahook Road
2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road
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Continue on Old York Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
140 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
2180 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Readington 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.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain leaving Readington and Light Rain near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Readington to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Readington and 24.1 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Readington and Light Rain near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Society Hill
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 Society Hill.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Readington and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).
#1 Readington
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -74.7376600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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