How far is Basking Ridge, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Basking Ridge, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.38 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.37 mi
31.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.38 mi
Kilometers
48.89 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, Nov 6, 6:48 PM EST
Return by in Basking Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Basking Ridge
2026-11-06T18:06
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, Nov 6, 6:48 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Basking Ridge
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Basking Ridge
14.3 mi
00h 20m
To Elizabethport
16.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Basking Ridge and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Basking Ridge and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    80 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brownlee Place

    51 m · 9 sec · Brownlee Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Oak Street

    71 m · 7 sec · West Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Finley Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Finley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stonehouse Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Stonehouse Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Valley Road

    2402 ft · 43 sec · Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto King George Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King George Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East

    950 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    11 mi · 13 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Basking Ridge and Elizabethport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.8 mi · 55%
South Finley Avenue
1.71 mi · 6%
Stonehouse Road
1.4 mi · 5%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 5%
King George Road
1.21 mi · 4%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

11 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 20m from Basking Ridge
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Basking Ridge and Rain near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Basking Ridge to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Basking Ridge and 16.1 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Basking Ridge and Rain near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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 Summit and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Basking Ridge and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 19.37 mi (31.18 km).

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#1 Basking Ridge

Basking Ridge is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7062100, -74.5493200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Finley Avenue (-74.549315, 40.706211)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.77
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $4.38 $8.77
Mid-grade $4.72 $5.05 $10.11
Premium $5.04 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.33 $6.78 $13.55

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Basking Ridge and Elizabethport. The current time is 18:06:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.