How far is Robertsville, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Robertsville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robertsville and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robertsville and Elizabeth.
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Start on Tennent Road
891 ft · 22 sec · Tennent Road
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Turn right
146 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
1105 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp sharp left toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
7.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit straight toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
681 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 9 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 Robertsville and Elizabeth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 9
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
7.52 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Robertsville and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robertsville to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Robertsville and 16.5 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Robertsville and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robertsville and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.93 km).
#1 Robertsville
Robertsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3462200, -74.2879200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.08 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
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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