How far is Montague, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.64 mi
01h 25m
Flight
55.1 mi
88.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.64 mi
Kilometers
112.07 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Fri, Apr 17, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-17T04:54
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Dover
NJ

Town in New Jersey, USA

From Montague
33.8 mi
00h 42m
To Elizabethport
35.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    10 mi · 15 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rt 15 South

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

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

    732 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

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

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  21. 21

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
15.3 mi · 22%
Lafayette Road
13.5 mi · 19%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 14%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 12%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 7%
Rt 15 South
3.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lafayette Road

Continue on Lafayette Road

13.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 42m from Montague
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montague and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Montague and 35.8 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montague and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

44 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 55.1 mi (88.68 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
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: River Road (-74.793499, 41.30315)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.95 $12.19 $24.37
Diesel $5.98 $14.71 $29.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Montague and Elizabethport. The current time is 04:54:28.

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.