How far is Vista Center, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Vista Center, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
49.45 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.6 mi
55.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.59 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 AM EST
Return by in Vista Center
Sat, Nov 7, 1:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vista Center
2026-11-06T23:12
Arrive Elizabethport
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vista Center
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
Brownville
NJ

City in New York, United States of America

From Vista Center
20.3 mi
00h 31m
To Elizabethport
29.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68ยฐF
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64ยฐF
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

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 Vista Center and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vista Center and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    143 m ยท 38 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eltone Road

    1.2 km ยท 3 min ยท Eltone Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Mills Road

    4.8 mi ยท 8 min ยท Jackson Mills Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elton Adelphia Road

    823 ft ยท 16 sec ยท Elton Adelphia Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9

    17.9 mi ยท 27 min ยท US Highway 9

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft ยท 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.6 mi ยท 7 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft ยท 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft ยท 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft ยท 1 min

  11. 11

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

    673 ft ยท 16 sec

  12. 12

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

    2694 ft ยท 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    6.4 mi ยท 8 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.4 mi ยท 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1931 ft ยท 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft ยท 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m ยท 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m ยท 9 sec ยท Brunswick Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m ยท 15 sec ยท Brunswick Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft ยท 41 sec ยท Cole Place

  21. 21

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft ยท 48 sec ยท Atlantic Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft ยท 1 min ยท 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

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

    3165 ft ยท 2 min ยท South 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft ยท 28 sec ยท Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vista Center and Elizabethport.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
17.9 mi ยท 36%
New Jersey Turnpike
6.42 mi ยท 13%
Jackson Mills Road
4.84 mi ยท 10%
Garden State Parkway
4.57 mi ยท 9%
I 278
1.42 mi ยท 3%
I 95
1.01 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9

17.9 mi ยท 00h 27m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 31m from Vista Center
Leave By
4:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Vista Center and Rain near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vista Center to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Vista Center and 29.1 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Vista Center and Rain near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Brownville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownville, 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 Brownville.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vista Center and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.69 km).

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#1 Vista Center

Vista Center is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1592800, -74.3179200
Altitude39
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: (-74.317665, 40.159176)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L ยท about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.5 gal ยท 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.72 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $5.04 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $6.33 $11.08 $22.17

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Vista Center and Elizabethport. The current time is 23:12:00.

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.