How far is Old Tappan, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Old Tappan, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Tappan and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Tappan and Elizabethport.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
2576 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Cripplebush Road
1969 ft · 39 sec · Cripplebush Road
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Continue on Blanch Avenue
2244 ft · 45 sec · Blanch Avenue
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Schraalenburgh Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
1627 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
4.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport
2470 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard
908 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Jersey Gardens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2144 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Trumbull Street
1585 ft · 51 sec · Trumbull Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
148 m · 21 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Tappan and Elizabethport.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Old Tappan and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Tappan to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Moonachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Old Tappan and 23.4 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Tappan and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near Moonachie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moonachie.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Tappan and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.35 km).
#1 Old Tappan
Town
| Population | 5,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -73.9912500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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