How far is South Plainfield, NJ from Audubon, NJ?

The driving distance from South Plainfield, NJ to Audubon, NJ is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.71 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.98 mi
94.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.98 mi
Kilometers
94.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.71 mi
Kilometers
115.41 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Audubon
Thu, Oct 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Return by in South Plainfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Plainfield
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Audubon
Thu, Oct 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Plainfield
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From South Plainfield
35.9 mi
00h 45m
To Audubon
35.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Plainfield and Audubon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Plainfield and Audubon.

  1. 1

    Start on South Plainfield Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · South Plainfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    122 m · 23 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    102 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    1176 ft · 24 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Durham Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Durham Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South, NJTP

    1290 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

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

    2172 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2199 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.5 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Barrington, Haddon Heights, Collingswood

    1086 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Copley Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Copley Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Copley Road

    939 ft · 20 sec · Copley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Horse Pike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · White Horse Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    2182 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    2846 ft · 1 min · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Graisbury Avenue

    143 m · 21 sec · West Graisbury Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Graisbury Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Plainfield and Audubon.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
53.3 mi · 74%
I 295 South
6.68 mi · 9%
I 287 South
4.5 mi · 6%
Hamilton Boulevard
1.36 mi · 2%
White Horse Pike
1.18 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

36.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 45m from South Plainfield
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Plainfield and Partly Sunny near Audubon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Plainfield to Audubon?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from South Plainfield and 35.9 miles from Audubon.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Plainfield and Partly Sunny near Audubon.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 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 8.2 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 7.4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Plainfield and Audubon. Straight-line distance: 58.98 mi (94.92 km).

South Plainfield

#1 South Plainfield

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population23,965
Coordinates40.5792700, -74.4115400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Audubon

#2 Audubon

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates39.8909500, -75.0729500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: South Plainfield (-74.41154, 40.57927)
End: Audubon (-75.07295, 39.89095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.73
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $10.87 $21.73
Mid-grade $4.88 $12.34 $24.69
Premium $5.18 $13.09 $26.19
Diesel $6.32 $15.98 $31.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Plainfield and Audubon. The current time is 18:43:17.

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.