How far is Clinton, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Clinton, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.68 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.19 mi
27.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.19 mi
Kilometers
27.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.68 mi
Kilometers
47.77 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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 EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Clinton
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To Elizabethport
16.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Avenue

    1433 ft · 42 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseneck Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Horseneck Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    75 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark

    2870 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
12.9 mi · 43%
Horseneck Road
2.54 mi · 9%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 5%
1st Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Hollywood Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
West Mravlag Place
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

9 mi · 00h 14m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 21m from Clinton
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Clinton and 16.2 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.66 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates40.8792700, -74.3148700
Altitude53
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: Hollywood Avenue (-74.315089, 40.879426)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $5.98 $6.28 $12.56

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 Clinton and Elizabethport. The current time is 04:34:19.

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.