How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Montague, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Montague, NJ is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
67.11 mi
01h 39m
Flight
55.1 mi
88.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108.01 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Elizabethport
33.6 mi
00h 49m
To Montague
33.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 26 min · NJ 15 North

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton House Road

    15.1 mi · 23 min · Hampton House Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto River Road

    841 ft · 17 sec · River Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 15 North
17.8 mi · 27%
Hampton House Road
15.1 mi · 23%
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 19%
Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 17%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 5%
NJ 21
2.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 15 North

Continue on NJ 15 North

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 49m from Elizabethport
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabethport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Elizabethport and 33.6 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabethport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wharton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Montague. Straight-line distance: 55.1 mi (88.68 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Montague (-74.7935, 41.30315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Montague. The current time is 05:02:43.

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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.