How far is Lake Mohawk, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Lake Mohawk, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
50.8 mi
01h 05m
Flight
35.49 mi
57.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.49 mi
Kilometers
57.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.8 mi
Kilometers
81.75 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sun, May 3, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Mohawk
Sun, May 3, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mohawk
2026-05-03T04:27
Arrive Elizabethport
Sun, May 3, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mohawk
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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Lake Mohawk
24.4 mi
00h 32m
To Elizabethport
26.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mohawk and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Shore Trail

    1.1 mi · 4 min · West Shore Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on West Shore Trail

    1889 ft · 1 min · West Shore Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on West Shore Trail

    130 m · 20 sec · West Shore Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on North Shore Trail

    1760 ft · 1 min · North Shore Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sparta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 15 South

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    10 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 47 sec · Hillside Avenue

  24. 24

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 55 sec · 1st Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mohawk 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 15 South
10.2 mi · 20%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 20%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 17%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 9%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 7%
Sparta Avenue
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 15 South

Merge slight right

10 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 32m from Lake Mohawk
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Lake Mohawk and Partly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Mohawk to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Lake Mohawk and 26.4 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Lake Mohawk and Partly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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 Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Montclair Municipal Building
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Montclair Municipal Building

Montclair , NJ
205 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Rating 3.9/5 12 reviews City Hall,City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mohawk and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 35.49 mi (57.11 km).

Lake Mohawk

#1 Lake Mohawk

City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America

Population9,916
Coordinates41.0184300, -74.6601600
Altitude229
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: West Shore Trail (-74.659883, 41.018091)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Mohawk and Elizabethport. The current time is 04:27:02.

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.