How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
18.56 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.11 mi
22.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.56 mi
Kilometers
29.87 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Mon, May 4, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Mon, May 4, 10:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-05-04T21:41
Arrive Cedar Grove
Mon, May 4, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Elizabethport
9.3 mi
00h 17m
To Cedar Grove
9.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Monday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Cedar Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    113 m · 22 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    2.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Essex Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 577 North: Prospect Avenue, Cedar Grove

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Prospect Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mount Prospect Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pompton Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pompton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bowden Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Bowden Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bowden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Cedar Grove.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
4.67 mi · 25%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 17%
NJ 21
2.67 mi · 14%
Pompton Avenue
1.88 mi · 10%
Prospect Avenue
1.52 mi · 8%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

4.67 mi · 00h 06m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 17m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Elizabethport and 9.3 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethport and Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.9 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 10 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 1.5 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 10.1 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 Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.7 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,457
Coordinates40.8517700, -74.2290300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Cedar Grove (-74.22903, 40.85177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Cedar Grove. The current time is 21:41:46.

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.