How far is Fords, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Fords, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
13.12 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.74 mi
17.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.74 mi
Kilometers
17.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.12 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Fords
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fords
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fords
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Fords
6.6 mi
00h 11m
To Elizabethport
6.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto King Georges Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · King Georges Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP North, I 95, NJTP

    1902 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    1824 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  18. 18

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fords 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
167.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
6.42 mi · 49%
I 278
1.42 mi · 11%
I 95
0.94 mi · 7%
King Georges Road
0.93 mi · 7%
I 95 North
0.64 mi · 5%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

6.42 mi · 00h 08m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 11m from Fords
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fords and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Fords and 6.5 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fords and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 10.74 mi (17.29 km).

Fords

#1 Fords

Town

Population15,187
Coordinates40.5292700, -74.3159800
Altitude35
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: (-74.3161, 40.529309)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 Fords and Elizabethport. The current time is 00:18:50.

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.