How far is Robbinsville, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Robbinsville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
47.82 mi
00h 52m
Flight
37.76 mi
60.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.76 mi
Kilometers
60.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.82 mi
Kilometers
76.96 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 30, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Robbinsville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsville
2026-04-30T06:20
Arrive Elizabeth
Thu, Apr 30, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsville
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
Milltown
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Robbinsville
20.9 mi
00h 26m
To Elizabeth
26.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    99 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    549 ft · 17 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mercer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mercer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Ward Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Ward Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1243 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    30.3 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robbinsville 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
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 63%
Mercer Street
1.65 mi · 3%
I 278
1.42 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.75 mi · 2%
I 278 West
0.37 mi · 1%
Bayway
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milltown
00h 26m from Robbinsville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Robbinsville 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 Robbinsville to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Robbinsville and 26.9 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Robbinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Milltown

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsville and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 37.76 mi (60.77 km).

Robbinsville

#1 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
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: (-74.61949, 40.214431)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbinsville and Elizabeth. The current time is 06:20:22.

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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.