How far is Kinnelon, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Kinnelon, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.38 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.05 mi
41.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.38 mi
Kilometers
68.21 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Thu, May 7, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Kinnelon
Thu, May 7, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinnelon
2026-05-07T11:12
Arrive Elizabethport
Thu, May 7, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinnelon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From Kinnelon
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Elizabethport
25.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kiel Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · Kiel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Lake Road

    661 ft · 21 sec · Maple Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kinnelon Road

    2611 ft · 56 sec · Kinnelon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark

    2870 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinnelon 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
12.9 mi · 30%
Kinnelon Road
6.71 mi · 16%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 10%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 3%
1st Street
0.3 mi · 1%
West Mravlag Place
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 25m from Kinnelon
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kinnelon and Scattered Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Kinnelon and 25.2 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kinnelon and Scattered Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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 Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11 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 12.6 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 7.8 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 12.6 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 Clifton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinnelon and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.93 km).

Kinnelon

#1 Kinnelon

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,852
Coordinates41.0017600, -74.3671000
Altitude217
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: Kiel Avenue (-74.367065, 41.001742)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.66 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3 gal · 11.32 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.13 $12.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.95 $7.43 $14.86
Diesel $5.98 $8.97 $17.94

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Kinnelon and Elizabethport. The current time is 11:12:47.

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.