How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Lafayette, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Lafayette, NJ is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
49.77 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40.57 mi
65.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.57 mi
Kilometers
65.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.77 mi
Kilometers
80.1 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, May 7, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, May 7, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-05-07T10:35
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, May 7, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Elizabethport
24.9 mi
00h 36m
To Lafayette
24.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on NJ 15 North

    15.1 mi · 22 min · NJ 15 North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Meadows Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Meadows Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meadows Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 15 North
15.8 mi · 32%
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 25%
Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 23%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 6%
NJ 21
2.67 mi · 5%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 15 North

Continue on NJ 15 North

15.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 36m from Elizabethport
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport and Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 24.9 miles from Elizabethport and 24.9 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Elizabethport and Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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 Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of East Orange
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of East Orange

East Orange , NJ
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 40.57 mi (65.29 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Lafayette

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey

Population2,352
Coordinates41.0984300, -74.6885000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Lafayette (-74.6885, 41.09843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Lafayette. The current time is 10:35:18.

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.