How far is Vernon, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Vernon, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Ellis Street
1744 ft · 44 sec · Ellis Street
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Continue on Potter Street
640 ft · 13 sec · Potter Street
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Continue on Berlin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1245 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi · 56 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
774 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Vernon and 39.8 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 68.41 mi (110.09 km).
#1 Vernon
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
| Population | 21,879 |
| Coordinates | 39.8973400, -75.0318400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
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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