Elizabeth, NJ Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 18 heading in, Elizabeth, NJ works well as a practical departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 70 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Elizabeth, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

31

Longest Drive

143.5 mi

Wildwood, NJ

Quickest Drive

15m

Newark, NJ

Plan Around Elizabeth, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Elizabeth, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wildwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ 143.5 mi · 2h 22m North Wildwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ 141.9 mi · 2h 21m Port Republic, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ 98.3 mi · 1h 39m Elwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ 92.9 mi · 1h 45m

Continue From Elizabeth, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Elizabeth, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 140.6 mi · 2h 50m Elizabeth, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 139.7 mi · 2h 49m Elizabeth, NJ to Margate City, NJ 111.6 mi · 2h 17m Elizabeth, NJ to Elwood, NJ 90.1 mi · 1h 55m

Trips from Elizabeth, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

140.6 mi 2h 50m

Elizabeth, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

139.7 mi 2h 49m

Elizabeth, NJ to Margate City, NJ

111.6 mi 2h 17m

Elizabeth, NJ to Elwood, NJ

90.1 mi 1h 55m

Elizabeth, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ

85 mi 1h 47m

Elizabeth, NJ to Jackson, NJ

81.7 mi 1h 42m

Elizabeth, NJ to Lacey, NJ

69.3 mi 1h 31m

Elizabeth, NJ to Lumberton, NJ

63.4 mi 1h 18m

Elizabeth, NJ to Pemberton Heights, NJ

63.2 mi 1h 19m

Elizabeth, NJ to Lincroft, NJ

32.2 mi 42m

Elizabeth, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

10.6 mi 20m

Elizabeth, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

10.3 mi 19m

Elizabeth, NJ to Newark, NJ

6.2 mi 15m

Driving from Elizabeth, NJ

The typical drive from Elizabeth, NJ covers about 70 miles and takes around 1h 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 141 miles (2h 50m), while the shortest is just 6 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Elizabeth, NJ are Wildwood, NJ (140.6 mi, 2h 50m), North Wildwood, NJ (139.7 mi, 2h 49m), Margate City, NJ (111.6 mi, 2h 17m), Elwood, NJ (90.1 mi, 1h 55m), and Ship Bottom, NJ (85 mi, 1h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 70-mile trip from Elizabeth, NJ, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Elizabeth, NJ and 18 routes heading into Elizabeth, NJ, covering 31 total connections. Distances range from 6 to 141 miles.

The longest mapped route from Elizabeth, NJ covers 141 miles and takes approximately 2h 50m. Shorter options start at just 6 miles.

The average route from Elizabeth, NJ runs about 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 70-mile trip from Elizabeth, NJ costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Elizabeth, NJ include Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, Margate City, NJ and Elwood, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.