How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Lake Hiawatha, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Lake Hiawatha, NJ is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.12 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.01 mi
30.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.01 mi
Kilometers
30.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.42 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 Lake Hiawatha
Fri, Nov 6, 4:18 PM EST
Return by in Elizabethport
Fri, Nov 6, 4:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-11-06T15:36
Arrive Lake Hiawatha
Fri, Nov 6, 4:18 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orange
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Elizabethport
12.6 mi
00h 20m
To Lake Hiawatha
12.6 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
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Lake Hiawatha.

  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

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward Edwards Road, New Road

    842 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Road

    112 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · New Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Road

    545 ft · 13 sec · New Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Beverwyck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Beverwyck Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chesapeake Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · Chesapeake Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesapeake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
11.4 mi · 45%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 13%
NJ 21
2.67 mi · 11%
North Beverwyck Road
1.39 mi · 6%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 5%
Raymond Boulevard
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 20m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Elizabethport and Rain near Lake Hiawatha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Lake Hiawatha?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Elizabethport and 12.6 miles from Lake Hiawatha.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Elizabethport and Rain near Lake Hiawatha.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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 Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.1 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 13.2 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 4.6 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 13.2 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 Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Lake Hiawatha. Straight-line distance: 19.01 mi (30.6 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Hiawatha

Lake Hiawatha is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8826000, -74.3815400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Lake Hiawatha (-74.38154, 40.8826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.16 $8.31
Premium $5.04 $4.43 $8.87
Diesel $6.33 $5.57 $11.15

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Lake Hiawatha. The current time is 15:36:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.