How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Middlesex, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Middlesex, NJ is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Middlesex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Middlesex.
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Start on Broadway
113 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1815 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 44 sec · Atlantic Street
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Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 43 sec · Cole Place
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
1280 ft · 31 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 278 West
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
706 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto East Edgar Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
2003 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18: Possumtown Road, Highland Park, Middlesex
792 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Possumtown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
1362 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2657 ft · 57 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Middlesex.
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.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
7.28 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Sunny near Middlesex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Middlesex?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Elizabethport and 11.3 miles from Middlesex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Sunny near Middlesex.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlesex
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 13,539 |
| Coordinates | 40.5726000, -74.4926500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesex (-74.49265, 40.5726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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