How far is Riverton, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Riverton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 26m.
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 Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Elizabeth.
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Start on 4th Street
23 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1032 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive
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Continue on Lafayette Street
990 ft · 23 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Pavilion Avenue
2068 ft · 35 sec · Pavilion Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Warren Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike
115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
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Keep slight right
47.2 mi · 55 min
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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
774 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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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 Riverton 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 Pennsylvania Extension
Keep slight right
47.2 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Riverton and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Riverton and 37.5 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.55 km).
#1 Riverton
Borough of New Jersey, USA
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 40.0115000, -75.0148900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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