How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
Fastest route
The distance between Hawthorne, New Jersey, and Elizabethport, Elizabeth, NJ, is approximately 30.9 miles (49.7 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 40 minutes.
Directions
- Head south on Royal Ave toward Diamond Bridge Ave.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Diamond Bridge Ave.
- Turn right onto Lincoln Ave.
- Turn left onto Harristown Rd.
- Take the ramp to Fair Lawn/Glen Rock/Oakland.
- Continue on NJ-208 S.
- Take NJ-17 S, I-80 E, and I-95 S to Jersey Garden Blvd W/Jersey Gardens Blvd in Elizabeth.
- Take the Jersey Gardens Blvd exit from NJ-81 N.
- Use the right lane to take the NJ-17 exit toward Newark/Mahwah/G S Plaza.
- Use the left 2 lanes to continue toward NJ-17 S.
- Keep left, follow signs for NJ-17 S/Newark and merge onto NJ-17 S.
- Use the left lane to merge onto I-80 E toward New York.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 68A for I-95 S/US-46/New Jersey Turnpike.
- Keep left, follow signs for I-95 S/Turnpike (Toll road).
- Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 16W, follow signs for NJ-3/Rutherford and merge onto I-95 S (Toll road).
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-95 S, follow signs for Express EZPass (Toll road).
- Keep right to stay on I-95 S (Toll road).
- Take exit 13A toward Newark Arpt/Elizabeth Seaport (Toll road).
- Use the right 3 lanes to take the Jersey Gardens Blvd exit toward Ikea Drive (Toll road).
- Keep right at the fork to continue toward Jersey Garden Blvd W/Jersey Gardens Blvd (Toll road).
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Jersey Gardens Blvd (Toll road).
- Continue on Jersey Garden Blvd W/Jersey Gardens Blvd.
- Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Dr.
- Turn right onto Trumbull St.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Bond St.
- Bond St turns right and becomes 5th St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip during off-peak hours to avoid heavy traffic.
- ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
- 🗺️ Use a GPS or a navigation app for real-time directions.
- 🍴 Pack some snacks and water for the road.
- 💵 Keep some cash on hand for toll payments.
- 🚫 Observe speed limits and drive safely.
- 🚧 Check for any road closures or construction updates before starting your journey.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Elizabethport.
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Start on Royal Avenue
23 m · 9 sec · Royal Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Bridge Avenue
2125 ft · 1 min · Diamond Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
3178 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on River Street
158 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Keep slight left to continue on River Street
48 m · 7 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · McLean Boulevard
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1565 ft · 55 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and Elizabethport.
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.
McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawthorne and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Hawthorne and 18 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hawthorne and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.38 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.9492600, -74.1537500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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