How far is Willingboro, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Willingboro, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
64.42 mi
01h 08m
Flight
55.98 mi
90.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.98 mi
Kilometers
90.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.42 mi
Kilometers
103.67 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Willingboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willingboro
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willingboro
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Willingboro
30.9 mi
00h 34m
To Elizabeth
33.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Willingboro and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East River Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · East River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodlane Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Woodlane Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Irick Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Irick Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1724 ft · 29 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willingboro 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
53.9 mi · 84%
Woodlane Road
1.78 mi · 3%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
Irick Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Veterans Parkway
0.48 mi · 1%
I 278 West
0.37 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 34m from Willingboro
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Willingboro 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 Willingboro to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 30.9 miles from Willingboro and 33.5 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Willingboro and Chance Rain Showers 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 Willingboro and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 55.98 mi (90.09 km).

Willingboro

#1 Willingboro

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population32,014
Coordinates40.0278900, -74.8690500
Altitude11
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: East River Drive (-74.86919, 40.027936)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.44 $20.88
Premium $4.95 $11.25 $22.49
Diesel $5.98 $13.57 $27.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Willingboro and Elizabeth. The current time is 21:14:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.