How far is Elizabethport, NJ from River Edge, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to River Edge, NJ is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
26.27 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.27 mi
Kilometers
42.28 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Edge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive River Edge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Elizabethport
13.1 mi
00h 21m
To River Edge
13.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and River Edge.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1238 ft · 56 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Street

    2498 ft · 2 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    2144 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    2713 ft · 1 min · Jersey Gardens Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    672 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    2812 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    134 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2685 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    10.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack

    2776 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry

    631 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Kennedy Street

    1116 ft · 30 sec · East Kennedy Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South River Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South River Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hackensack Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    1414 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kinderkamack Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kinderkamack Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Manning Avenue

    153 m · 23 sec · Manning Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bogert Road

    122 m · 23 sec · Bogert Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Concord Drive

    1057 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concord Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.9 mi · 41%
New Jersey Turnpike
3.16 mi · 12%
South River Street
1.98 mi · 8%
I 80 West
1.88 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
1.25 mi · 5%
I 95 North
1.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 21m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near River Edge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to River Edge?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Elizabethport and 13.1 miles from River Edge.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near River Edge.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.7 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 6.9 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 6.3 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 6.9 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and River Edge. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
River Edge

#2 River Edge

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population11,563
Coordinates40.9287100, -74.0398600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: River Edge (-74.03986, 40.92871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and River Edge. The current time is 03:36:28.

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.