How far is Kearny, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Kearny, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearny and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearny and Elizabethport.
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Start on Beech Street
767 ft · 36 sec · Beech Street
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Turn right onto Midland Avenue
1931 ft · 59 sec · Midland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue
3165 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
1.4 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
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Continue on Jackson Street
2596 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
80 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street
3208 ft · 2 min · Van Buren Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1607 ft · 32 sec · South Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Spring Street
1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
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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 Kearny 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Kearny and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearny to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Kearny and 6.8 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearny and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.62 km).
#1 Kearny
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 40,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -74.1454200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
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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