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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Broadway
113 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
2.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lock Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
1574 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on NJ 15 North
17.2 mi · 26 min · NJ 15 North
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Continue on Hampton House Road
15.1 mi · 23 min · Hampton House Road
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Turn slight right onto River Road
841 ft · 17 sec · River Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wharton.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Montague. Straight-line distance: 55.1 mi (88.68 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montague
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 41.3031500, -74.7935000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montague (-74.7935, 41.30315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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