How far is Orange, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Orange, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
18.04 mi
00h 27m
Flight
8.66 mi
13.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.66 mi
Kilometers
13.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.03 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sat, May 23, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Orange
Sat, May 23, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-05-23T15:59
Arrive Elizabethport
Sat, May 23, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Orange
6.8 mi
00h 13m
To Elizabethport
11.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on I 280 West

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    1663 ft · 26 sec · Essex Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508: West Orange, South Orange, Montclair

    849 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northfield Avenue

    99 m · 11 sec · Northfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    4 mi · 6 min · Essex Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College

    729 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    82 m · 9 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    43 m · 12 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    685 ft · 17 sec · Orange Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1390 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Park

    110 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Park

  14. 14

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    537 ft · 18 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Parkhurst Street

    594 ft · 27 sec · Parkhurst Street

  16. 16

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

    538 ft · 28 sec · Parkhurst Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2032 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 South

    84 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto McCarter Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCarter Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
4.29 mi · 24%
McCarter Highway
4.15 mi · 23%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 8%
University Avenue
1.17 mi · 6%
Broad Street
0.39 mi · 2%
I 280 East
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

3.98 mi · 00h 06m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 13m from Orange
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Orange and Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Orange and 11.2 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.3 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 9.4 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 0.5 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 9.4 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 Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.94 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population30,134
Coordinates40.7706600, -74.2326500
Altitude59
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: (-74.232644, 40.770725)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Elizabethport. The current time is 15:59:30.

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.