How far is South Amboy, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from South Amboy, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.12 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.09 mi
21.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.09 mi
Kilometers
21.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.94 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in South Amboy
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Amboy
2026-04-22T08:03
Arrive Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Amboy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From South Amboy
8.1 mi
00h 11m
To Elizabethport
8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Amboy and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Amboy and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP North

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    1824 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  17. 17

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Amboy and Elizabethport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
6.42 mi · 40%
I 278
1.42 mi · 9%
I 95
0.94 mi · 6%
GSP North
0.64 mi · 4%
I 95 North
0.64 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

6.42 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 11m from South Amboy
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers near South Amboy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Amboy to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from South Amboy and 8 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around South Amboy is Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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 Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Amboy and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.06 km).

South Amboy

#1 South Amboy

City in New Jersey

Population9,095
Coordinates40.4778800, -74.2907000
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 9 (-74.290703, 40.477878)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between South Amboy and Elizabethport. The current time is 08:03:16.

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.