How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Wood-Ridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Wood-Ridge, NJ is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
18.96 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.47 mi
23.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.47 mi
Kilometers
23.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.52 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wood-Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-19T05:07
Arrive Wood-Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Elizabethport
9.5 mi
00h 16m
To Wood-Ridge
9.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Wood-Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Wood-Ridge.

  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

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford

    1414 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    633 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    78 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Erie Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · East Erie Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Erie Avenue

    946 ft · 24 sec · East Erie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hackensack Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Hackensack Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    600 ft · 26 sec · Union Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Wood-Ridge.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21
10.5 mi · 55%
Spring Street
3.23 mi · 17%
Union Avenue
1.61 mi · 8%
Hackensack Street
1.48 mi · 8%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 7%
Passaic Park
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21

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

10.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 16m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabethport and Rain Showers Likely near Wood-Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Wood-Ridge?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Elizabethport and 9.5 miles from Wood-Ridge.

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 4.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabethport and Rain Showers Likely near Wood-Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 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 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 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 Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Wood-Ridge. Straight-line distance: 14.47 mi (23.29 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Wood-Ridge

#2 Wood-Ridge

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population9,284
Coordinates40.8456600, -74.0879200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Wood-Ridge (-74.08792, 40.84566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Wood-Ridge. The current time is 05:07:23.

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.