How far is Harrison, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Harrison, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
12.39 mi
00h 20m
Flight
6.85 mi
11.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.85 mi
Kilometers
11.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.39 mi
Kilometers
19.94 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Tue, May 12, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Tue, May 12, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Elizabethport
Tue, May 12, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Harrison
4.7 mi
00h 10m
To Elizabethport
7.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2596 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    80 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Van Buren Street

  6. 6

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

    1607 ft · 32 sec · South Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
4.1 mi · 33%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 11%
Spring Street
1.05 mi · 8%
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
0.88 mi · 7%
Van Buren Street
0.61 mi · 5%
Jackson Street
0.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Merge slight left

2.73 mi · 00h 03m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 10m from Harrison
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrison and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Harrison and 7.7 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrison and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.6 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 9.7 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 9.7 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 6.85 mi (11.03 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population20,481
Coordinates40.7464900, -74.1562600
Altitude9
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: Harrison Avenue (-74.156275, 40.746546)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.80 $3.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.95 $2.18 $4.36
Diesel $5.98 $2.63 $5.26

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Elizabethport. The current time is 19:41:34.

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.