How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Prospect Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.75 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.83 mi
31.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.75 mi
Kilometers
39.83 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect Park
Tue, Nov 10, 2:32 AM EST
Return by in Elizabethport
Tue, Nov 10, 3:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-11-10T01:53
Arrive Prospect Park
Tue, Nov 10, 2:32 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
10:00 PM EST
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
Belleville
NJ

Township in New Jersey

From Elizabethport
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Prospect Park
12.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Prospect Park.

  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

    14.7 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    73 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 16th Street

    74 m · 10 sec · East 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wagaraw Boulevard

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Wagaraw Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wagaraw Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21
15 mi · 60%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 13%
McLean Boulevard
2.65 mi · 11%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 5%
10th Avenue
0.7 mi · 3%
Lafayette Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleville
00h 19m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near Prospect Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Prospect Park?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Elizabethport and 12.4 miles from Prospect Park.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near Prospect Park.

Stop Ideas Near Belleville

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 Belleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.7 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 9.4 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 5.1 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 9.4 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 Belleville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 19.83 mi (31.92 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Prospect Park

Prospect Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9370400, -74.1743100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Prospect Park (-74.17431, 40.93704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.06
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $3.53 $7.06
Mid-grade $4.69 $4.08 $8.16
Premium $5.00 $4.35 $8.69
Diesel $6.30 $5.48 $10.96

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Prospect Park. The current time is 01:53:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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