How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Lake Mohawk, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Lake Mohawk, NJ is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Lake Mohawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Lake Mohawk.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
2036 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Continue on Coit Street
2910 ft · 1 min · Coit Street
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Turn slight left onto Grove Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Grove Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280
982 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on NJ 15 North
10 mi · 14 min · NJ 15 North
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Sparta, Franklin
1237 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Sparta Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sparta Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Terrace
75 m · 12 sec · Pine Terrace
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Turn right onto North Shore Trail
1669 ft · 1 min · North Shore Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Shore Trail
130 m · 19 sec · West Shore Trail
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Continue on West Shore Trail
1.4 mi · 6 min · West Shore Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Shore Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Lake Mohawk.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Lake Mohawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Lake Mohawk?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Elizabeth and 23.1 miles from Lake Mohawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Lake Mohawk.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Montclair Municipal Building
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Lake Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 33.94 mi (54.62 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Mohawk
City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.0184300, -74.6601600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mohawk (-74.66016, 41.01843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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