How far is Morris Plains, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Morris Plains, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
25.48 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.43 mi
31.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.43 mi
Kilometers
31.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41.01 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Morris Plains
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris Plains
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Elizabethport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morris Plains
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Morris Plains
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Elizabethport
13.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Morris Plains and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morris Plains and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hanover Avenue

    1431 ft · 39 sec · East Hanover Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hanover Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Hanover Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on NJ 24 East: Madison

    1904 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris Plains 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
9.22 mi · 36%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 18%
East Hanover Avenue
2.39 mi · 9%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 5%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 4%
North Broad Street
1.08 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 17m from Morris Plains
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Morris Plains and 13.7 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morris Plains and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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 Summit and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 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 6.8 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 13.7 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 Summit.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris Plains and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 19.43 mi (31.27 km).

Morris Plains

#1 Morris Plains

Borough in New Jersey

Population6,223
Coordinates40.8217700, -74.4809900
Altitude119
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: (-74.481003, 40.821729)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 Morris Plains and Elizabethport. The current time is 07:33:12.

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.