How far is Woodstown, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodstown, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
102.26 mi
01h 48m
Flight
91.52 mi
147.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.52 mi
Kilometers
147.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.26 mi
Kilometers
164.57 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Woodstown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstown
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstown
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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Woodstown
49.6 mi
00h 54m
To Elizabeth
52.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Woodstown and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · West Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1122 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North J Route45

    4 mi · 6 min · North J Route45

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    901 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

    2557 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1931 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstown 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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
85 mi · 83%
North J Route45
3.96 mi · 4%
Tomlin Station Road
3.76 mi · 4%
I 278
1.42 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Swedesboro Road
0.93 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 54m from Woodstown
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodstown 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 Woodstown to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Woodstown and 52.6 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodstown and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.3 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 7.8 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 1.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstown and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 91.52 mi (147.29 km).

Woodstown

#1 Woodstown

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates39.6515000, -75.3282500
Altitude13
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: US 40 (-75.328223, 39.651457)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.50
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.75 $29.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.60 $33.20
Premium $4.95 $17.88 $35.77
Diesel $5.98 $21.59 $43.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstown and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:26:41.

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.