How far is Westampton, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Westampton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
62.25 mi
01h 00m
Flight
54.76 mi
88.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.76 mi
Kilometers
88.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.25 mi
Kilometers
100.18 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM EDT
Return by in Westampton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westampton
2026-04-22T19:36
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westampton
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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Westampton
29.9 mi
00h 30m
To Elizabeth
32.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodlane Road

    13 m · 10 sec · Woodlane Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns

    707 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hancock Lane

    93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 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 Westampton 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
53.9 mi · 87%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.23 mi · 2%
I 278 West
0.37 mi · 1%
Bayway
0.34 mi · 1%
South Broad Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 30m from Westampton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westampton 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 Westampton to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Westampton and 32.3 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westampton and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westampton and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 54.76 mi (88.13 km).

Westampton

#1 Westampton

Township of New Jersey

Population8,671
Coordinates40.0117800, -74.8015500
Altitude18
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: CR 541 (-74.801503, 40.011809)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 Westampton and Elizabeth. The current time is 19:36:29.

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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.