How far is Elizabethport, NJ from West Caldwell, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
20.53 mi
00h 36m
Flight
14.49 mi
23.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.49 mi
Kilometers
23.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.53 mi
Kilometers
33.04 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Caldwell
Tue, Apr 14, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Tue, Apr 14, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-14T17:53
Arrive West Caldwell
Tue, Apr 14, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Elizabethport
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To West Caldwell
10.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and West Caldwell.

  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

    2.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Essex Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

    770 ft · 20 sec · Roseland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
7.9 mi · 38%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 16%
NJ 21
2.67 mi · 13%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 6%
Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi · 5%
Raymond Boulevard
0.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

7.9 mi · 00h 10m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 18m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Partly Sunny near West Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to West Caldwell?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Elizabethport and 10.3 miles from West Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Partly Sunny near West Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.9 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 11 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 2.4 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 11 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 East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and West Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 14.49 mi (23.32 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
West Caldwell

#2 West Caldwell

Township of New Jersey

Population10,828
Coordinates40.8409329, -74.3018154
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: West Caldwell (-74.301815, 40.840933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and West Caldwell. The current time is 17:53:24.

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.