How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Fairfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Fairfield, NJ is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
26.91 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.3 mi
27.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.3 mi
Kilometers
27.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.91 mi
Kilometers
43.3 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 Fairfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Fairfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Elizabethport
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Fairfield
13.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    2150 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    137 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hollywood Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hollywood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Craig Place

    108 m · 22 sec · Craig Place

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alan Drive

    56 m · 8 sec · Alan Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alan Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
11.2 mi · 42%
NJ 21
9.5 mi · 35%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 12%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 5%
Hollywood Avenue
1.07 mi · 4%
NJ 3
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21

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

9.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 20m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Elizabethport and 13.5 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethport and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfield.

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 8.5 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 6.2 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 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 Elizabethport and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey

Population7,459
Coordinates40.8837100, -74.3059800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Fairfield (-74.30598, 40.88371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Fairfield. The current time is 22:45:29.

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.