How far is Elizabethport, NJ from East Rutherford, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to East Rutherford, NJ is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and East Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and East Rutherford.
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Start on Broadway
113 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
1414 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
633 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Erie Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Erie Avenue
946 ft · 24 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Hackensack Street
1 km · 1 min · Hackensack Street
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Turn left onto Garden Street
774 ft · 39 sec · Garden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boiling Springs Avenue
154 m · 22 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and East Rutherford.
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.
NJ 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabethport and Rain Showers Likely near East Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to East Rutherford?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
East Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Elizabethport and 9.1 miles from East Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabethport and Rain Showers Likely near East Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near East Newark
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and East Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.81 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Rutherford
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 9,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339900, -74.0970900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Rutherford (-74.09709, 40.83399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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