How far is Somerdale, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerdale, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.63 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.02 mi
114.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.02 mi
Kilometers
114.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.63 mi
Kilometers
128.16 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Somerdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerdale
2026-04-17T21:38
Arrive Elizabeth
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerdale
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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Somerdale
38.3 mi
00h 42m
To Elizabeth
41.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Avenue

    93 m · 18 sec · Cypress Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ava Avenue

    579 ft · 31 sec · Ava Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Somerdale Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Somerdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Burnt Mill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin Road

    566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    999 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerdale 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi · 80%
I 295 North
4.24 mi · 5%
Burnt Mill Road
1.92 mi · 2%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
West Somerdale Road
1.04 mi · 1%
NJ 73 South
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 42m from Somerdale
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerdale 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 Somerdale to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Somerdale and 41.4 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 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 $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerdale and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerdale and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 71.02 mi (114.29 km).

Somerdale

#1 Somerdale

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,482
Coordinates39.8440000, -75.0226700
Altitude20
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: Cypress Avenue (-75.022728, 39.844079)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.92 $25.85
Premium $4.95 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.98 $16.80 $33.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerdale and Elizabeth. The current time is 21:38:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.