How far is Monroe, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Monroe, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
23.67 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.47 mi
28.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.47 mi
Kilometers
28.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.67 mi
Kilometers
38.09 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Maplewood
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Monroe
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Elizabethport
12.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Knolls Road

    85 m · 8 sec · Cedar Knolls Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1489 ft · 48 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whippany Road

    1684 ft · 36 sec · Whippany Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 24 East: Madison

    1937 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
9.22 mi · 39%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 20%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 6%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 5%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 5%
North Avenue
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Merge slight left

8.86 mi · 00h 10m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 15m from Monroe
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Monroe and 12.7 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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 Maplewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 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 Maplewood.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 17.47 mi (28.11 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population44,884
Coordinates40.8128800, -74.4423800
Altitude82
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: Cedar Knolls Road (-74.443225, 40.812832)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.78
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.39 $6.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.82 $7.63
Premium $4.95 $4.11 $8.22
Diesel $5.98 $4.96 $9.93

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Elizabethport. The current time is 02:04:59.

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.