How far is Moonachie, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Moonachie, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
17.7 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.15 mi
24.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.15 mi
Kilometers
24.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Moonachie
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moonachie
2026-05-12T20:32
Arrive Elizabethport
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moonachie
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
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From Moonachie
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To Elizabethport
8.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Molinart Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Molinart Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    74 m · 16 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moonachie Road

    1 km · 1 min · Moonachie Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Larry Doby Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Larry Doby Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

    964 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1234 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, Western Spur

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    4.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport

    2470 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    66 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    908 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Jersey Gardens Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2144 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Trumbull Street

    1585 ft · 51 sec · Trumbull Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    148 m · 21 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 Moonachie 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.4 mi · 59%
Washington Avenue
1.51 mi · 9%
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.81 mi · 5%
NJTP
0.79 mi · 4%
Moonachie Road
0.65 mi · 4%
Larry Doby Highway
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

6.32 mi · 00h 09m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 14m from Moonachie
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moonachie and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Moonachie and 8.8 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.6 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 6.6 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 2.8 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 6.6 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 Harrison.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moonachie and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 15.15 mi (24.38 km).

Moonachie

#1 Moonachie

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population2,689
Coordinates40.8412100, -74.0451400
Altitude1
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: Molinart Street (-74.045179, 40.84124)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Moonachie and Elizabethport. The current time is 20:32:11.

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.