How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
7.33 mi
00h 18m
Flight
5.96 mi
9.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.96 mi
Kilometers
9.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.33 mi
Kilometers
11.79 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 30, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 30, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-30T13:43
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 30, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
10:00 PM EDT
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
Elizabeth
NJ

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Elizabethport
3.7 mi
00h 09m
To Newark
3.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 44%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 26%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 18%
Mulberry Street
0.61 mi · 8%
Market Street
0.17 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Keep slight right

2.15 mi · 00h 03m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 09m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport and Rain Showers near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Elizabethport and 3.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethport and Rain Showers near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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 Elizabeth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.9 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 10 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 2.9 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 10 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 Elizabeth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Newark. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.12
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.06 $2.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.95 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.98 $1.55 $3.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Newark. The current time is 13:43:28.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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