How far is Roebling, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Roebling, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.48 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.49 mi
78.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.49 mi
Kilometers
78.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.12 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 6:49 PM EST
Return by in Roebling
Sun, Nov 8, 7:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roebling
2026-11-08T17:46
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Nov 8, 6:49 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roebling
9:30 PM EST
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Roebling
28.2 mi
00h 31m
To Elizabeth
30.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hornberger Avenue

    1109 ft · 38 sec · Hornberger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Delaware Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burlington-Bordentown Road

    2214 ft · 38 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll, PATP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2897 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    47.2 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roebling 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
49.9 mi · 85%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
Delaware Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.66 mi · 1%
I 95 Toll
0.55 mi · 1%
Burlington-Bordentown Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 31m from Roebling
Leave By
4:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Roebling and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roebling to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Roebling and 30.3 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roebling and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roebling and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 48.49 mi (78.04 km).

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#1 Roebling

Roebling is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1159400, -74.7862700
Altitude14
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: Hornberger Avenue (-74.786254, 40.115813)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.69 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $5.01 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $6.30 $12.98 $25.96

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Roebling and Elizabeth. The current time is 17:46:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.