How far is Oceanport, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Oceanport, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.12 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.01 mi
41.86 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Oceanport.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.01 mi
Kilometers
41.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.95 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Oceanport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceanport
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceanport
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Oceanport
18 mi
00h 25m
To Elizabeth
21.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oceanport and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oceanport and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Myrtle Avenue

    2921 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Seven Bridges Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rumson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road

  4. 4

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

    1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 56 sec · Pinckney Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2680 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oceanport and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
16.3 mi · 42%
US 9 North
9.75 mi · 25%
Newman Springs Road
1.85 mi · 5%
Seven Bridges Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Carlton Street
1.53 mi · 4%
Rumson Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

9.42 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 25m from Oceanport
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oceanport and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oceanport to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Oceanport and 21.2 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oceanport and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurence Harbor, 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 Laurence Harbor.

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceanport and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 26.01 mi (41.86 km).

Oceanport

#1 Oceanport

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population5,707
Coordinates40.3181700, -74.0151400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Avenue (-74.01561, 40.318076)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceanport and Elizabeth. The current time is 21:18:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.