Elizabeth, NJ Road Trips

With 27 routes heading out and 37 heading in, Elizabeth, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 76 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

64

Longest Drive

143.2 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

16m

Jersey City, 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 139.1 mi · 2h 52m North Wildwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ 138.2 mi · 2h 51m Port Norris, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ 130.7 mi · 2h 20m Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ 117.1 mi · 2h 3m

Continue From Elizabeth, NJ

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

Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May, NJ 143.2 mi · 2h 54m Elizabeth, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 140.6 mi · 2h 50m Elizabeth, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 139.7 mi · 2h 49m Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ 131.9 mi · 2h 38m

Trips from Elizabeth, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May, NJ

143.2 mi 2h 54m

Elizabeth, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

140.6 mi 2h 50m

Elizabeth, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

139.7 mi 2h 49m

Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ

131.9 mi 2h 38m

Elizabeth, NJ to Port Norris, NJ

120.1 mi 2h 39m

Elizabeth, NJ to Margate City, NJ

111.6 mi 2h 17m

Elizabeth, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ

110.8 mi 2h 20m

Elizabeth, NJ to Deerfield, NJ

104.8 mi 2h 13m

Elizabeth, NJ to Jefferson, NJ

93.3 mi 1h 52m

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 Gloucester City, NJ

80.1 mi 1h 37m

Elizabeth, NJ to Magnolia, NJ

76.6 mi 1h 34m

Elizabeth, NJ to Marlton, NJ

71.5 mi 1h 27m

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

Driving from Elizabeth, NJ

Expect an average of 76 miles and about 1h 36m behind the wheel when leaving Elizabeth, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 143 miles (2h 54m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Elizabeth, NJ are Cape May, NJ (143.2 mi, 2h 54m), Wildwood, NJ (140.6 mi, 2h 50m), North Wildwood, NJ (139.7 mi, 2h 49m), Cape May Court House, NJ (131.9 mi, 2h 38m), and Port Norris, NJ (120.1 mi, 2h 39m). 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 76-mile trip from Elizabeth, NJ, budget about $12 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 27 mapped routes leaving Elizabeth, NJ and 37 routes heading into Elizabeth, NJ, covering 64 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 143 miles.

The longest mapped route from Elizabeth, NJ covers 143 miles and takes approximately 2h 54m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Elizabeth, NJ runs about 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 76-mile trip from Elizabeth, NJ costs roughly $12 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 Cape May, NJ, Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ and Cape May Court House, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.