How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Montville, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Montville, NJ is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.93 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.98 mi
33.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.16 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chatham
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Elizabethport
15 mi
00h 22m
To Montville
15 mi
00h 22m

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
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue West

    593 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Wootton Street, Boonton

    694 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Avenue

    677 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wootton Street

    87 m · 11 sec · Wootton Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    2569 ft · 45 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Road

    2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 33%
I 287 North
7.47 mi · 25%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 16%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 4%
Spring Street
1.16 mi · 4%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 West

Continue straight

9.39 mi · 00h 11m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 22m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabethport and Rain Showers Likely near Montville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Elizabethport and 15 miles from Montville.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chatham, 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 Chatham.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Montville. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.77 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Montville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,970
Coordinates40.9148200, -74.3837600
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Montville (-74.38376, 40.91482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 Montville. The current time is 00:30:27.

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.