How far is Hillside, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Hillside, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
8.1 mi
00h 17m
Flight
4.19 mi
6.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.19 mi
Kilometers
6.74 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.1 mi
Kilometers
13.04 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, May 1, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hillside
Fri, May 1, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillside
2026-05-01T02:19
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, May 1, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillside
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
Elizabeth
NJ

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Hillside
2.9 mi
00h 08m
To Elizabethport
5.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Friday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1878 ft · 42 sec · Hillside Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillside 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 17%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 14%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 13%
North Avenue
0.96 mi · 12%
Hillside Avenue
0.76 mi · 9%
1st Street
0.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Elizabeth Avenue

Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

1.38 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 08m from Hillside
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillside and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Hillside and 5.2 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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 Elizabeth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.3 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 Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.1 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 10.7 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 Elizabeth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 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 Hillside and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 4.19 mi (6.74 km).

Hillside

#1 Hillside

Township of New Jersey

Population21,841
Coordinates40.7012100, -74.2301500
Altitude30
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: (-74.229936, 40.701182)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.95 $1.44 $2.87
Diesel $5.98 $1.73 $3.47

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillside and Elizabethport. The current time is 02:19:36.

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.