How far is Highland Lake, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Highland Lake, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Lake and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lake and Elizabethport.
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Start on Glen Road
643 ft · 39 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Lakeside Drive East
949 ft · 55 sec · Lakeside Drive East
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Turn left onto Coon Den Road
685 ft · 46 sec · Coon Den Road
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Turn left onto Lookover Lane
95 m · 20 sec · Lookover Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canistear Road
7 mi · 17 min · Canistear Road
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Turn left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark
2870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 14 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 · 1 min · 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 Highland Lake 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Highland Lake and Partly Sunny near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Lake to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Highland Lake and 33.6 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Highland Lake and Partly Sunny near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near Wayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayne.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Lake and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.79 km).
#1 Highland Lake
Town
| Population | 4,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1767600, -74.4565500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.30 | $20.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
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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