How far is Emerson, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Emerson, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
32.23 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.05 mi
38.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.23 mi
Kilometers
51.87 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Tue, May 26, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Emerson
Tue, May 26, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerson
2026-05-26T06:22
Arrive Elizabethport
Tue, May 26, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emerson
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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Emerson
14 mi
00h 23m
To Elizabethport
18.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on Kinderkamack Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Kinderkamack Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Winant Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road

    93 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3186 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    4.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport

    2470 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    66 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    908 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Jersey Gardens Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2144 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Trumbull Street

    1585 ft · 51 sec · Trumbull Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    148 m · 21 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14.1 mi · 44%
Kinderkamack Road
4.6 mi · 14%
River Street
2.8 mi · 9%
I 95 South
1.32 mi · 4%
Hackensack Avenue
1.21 mi · 4%
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.4 mi · 00h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 23m from Emerson
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Emerson and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Emerson to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Emerson and 18.2 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Emerson and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

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 6.2 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 7.2 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 7.5 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 7.2 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 Emerson and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 24.05 mi (38.71 km).

Emerson

#1 Emerson

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population7,563
Coordinates40.9762100, -74.0262500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Kinderkamack Road (-74.02627, 40.976217)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Emerson and Elizabethport. The current time is 06:22:55.

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.