How far is Readington, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Readington, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Readington and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readington and Elizabethport.
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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
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2172 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
80 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
585 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place
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Continue on Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Readington and Elizabethport.
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
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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 Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Readington to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 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?
South Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Readington and 19.1 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Readington and Light Rain near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near South Plainfield
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 South Plainfield.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Readington and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.35 km).
#1 Readington
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -74.7376600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
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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