How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Hackettstown, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Hackettstown, NJ is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.12 mi
01h 13m
Flight
36.44 mi
58.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.44 mi
Kilometers
58.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.12 mi
Kilometers
77.44 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackettstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Hackettstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Morris Plains
NJ

Borough in New Jersey

From Elizabethport
24 mi
00h 36m
To Hackettstown
24.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue West

    593 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West

    2295 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Budd Lake, Hackettstown

    2134 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1272 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    2315 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto High Street

    21 m · 2 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
14.5 mi · 30%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 20%
US 46 West
7.78 mi · 16%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 10%
Christopher Columbus Highway
1.93 mi · 4%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris Plains
00h 36m from Elizabethport
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near Hackettstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Morris Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Elizabethport and 24.1 miles from Hackettstown.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near Hackettstown.

Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains

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 Morris Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Morris Plains
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Hackettstown. Straight-line distance: 36.44 mi (58.64 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Hackettstown

Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,372
Coordinates40.8539900, -74.8290600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Hackettstown (-74.82906, 40.85399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 Hackettstown. The current time is 02:14:03.

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.