How far is Somerville, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerville, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Elizabethport.
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Start on North Bridge Street
2215 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street
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Take the ramp slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
2180 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2172 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
80 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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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
585 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place
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Continue on Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Elizabethport.
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.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Somerville and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Somerville and 15.6 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
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 Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.67 km).
#1 Somerville
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 40.5742700, -74.6098800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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