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

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to River Vale, NJ is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.09 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.55 mi
41.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.55 mi
Kilometers
41.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.09 mi
Kilometers
50.04 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive River Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wallington
NJ

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Elizabethport
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To River Vale
15.5 mi
00h 24m

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
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

    1 km · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1569 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell

    1326 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Oradell

    937 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Westwood Avenue

    1114 ft · 24 sec · Westwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Harrington Avenue

    2227 ft · 1 min · Harrington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Cedar Lane

    562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Westwood Avenue

    2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Park Place

    52 m · 8 sec · Park Place

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Place

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21
15 mi · 48%
Garden State Parkway
5.63 mi · 18%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 10%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 4%
Forest Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
Oradell Avenue
0.71 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 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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallington
00h 24m from Elizabethport
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Mostly Sunny near River Vale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Wallington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Elizabethport and 15.5 miles from River Vale.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wallington

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 Wallington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 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 10.8 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 7.9 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 10.8 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 Wallington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and River Vale. Straight-line distance: 25.55 mi (41.12 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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

#2 River Vale

Township of New Jersey

Population9,946
Coordinates40.9953800, -74.0120800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: River Vale (-74.01208, 40.99538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 Vale. The current time is 04:01:06.

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.