How far is Vincentown, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Vincentown, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.47 mi
01h 13m
Flight
57.86 mi
93.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.86 mi
Kilometers
93.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.47 mi
Kilometers
105.36 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Fri, Nov 6, 10:35 PM EST
Return by in Vincentown
Fri, Nov 6, 11:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vincentown
2026-11-06T21:22
Arrive Elizabeth
Fri, Nov 6, 10:35 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vincentown
9:30 PM EST
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Vincentown
31.6 mi
00h 36m
To Elizabeth
33.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1126 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buddtown Road

    754 ft · 21 sec · Buddtown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

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

    1897 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    2283 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    44.1 mi · 51 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vincentown 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
44.1 mi · 67%
Buddtown Road
8.92 mi · 14%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.79 mi · 1%
I 95 Toll
0.68 mi · 1%
I 278 West
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

44.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 36m from Vincentown
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Vincentown and Rain near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vincentown to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Vincentown and 33.9 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Vincentown and Rain near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vincentown and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 57.86 mi (93.11 km).

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#1 Vincentown

Vincentown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9340000, -74.7484900
Altitude12
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: Main Street (-74.748581, 39.933887)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.92
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $9.46 $18.92
Mid-grade $4.72 $10.91 $21.82
Premium $5.04 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $6.33 $14.63 $29.26

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Vincentown and Elizabeth. The current time is 21:22:26.

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.