How far is Wood-Lynne, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Wood-Lynne, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.23 mi
01h 27m
Flight
69.57 mi
111.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.57 mi
Kilometers
111.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.23 mi
Kilometers
127.51 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Wood-Lynne
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wood-Lynne
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wood-Lynne
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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Wood-Lynne
38.4 mi
00h 43m
To Elizabeth
40.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wood-Lynne and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wood-Lynne and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodlynne Avenue

    17 m · 5 sec · Woodlynne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    783 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ferry Avenue

    2650 ft · 57 sec · Ferry Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Haddon Avenue

    832 ft · 22 sec · Haddon Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    609 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Crescent Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Crescent Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East

    843 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1820 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Kaighns Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood-Lynne 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi · 80%
Kaighns Avenue
5 mi · 6%
I 278
1.42 mi · 2%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 2%
East Crescent Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.53 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 43m from Wood-Lynne
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wood-Lynne and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wood-Lynne to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Wood-Lynne and 40.8 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wood-Lynne and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wood-Lynne and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 69.57 mi (111.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wood-Lynne

City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population2,978
Coordinates39.9173400, -75.0962900
Altitude7
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: Woodlynne Avenue (-75.096292, 39.917469)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.83 $25.66
Premium $4.95 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.98 $16.68 $33.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wood-Lynne and Elizabeth. The current time is 23:35:15.

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.