How far is Ridgefield Park, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

Fastest route

The distance between Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, and Elizabethport, Elizabeth, NJ, is approximately 19.3 miles (31 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 29 minutes via I-95 S and Trumbull St. Please note that this route has tolls.

Directions

  1. ๐Ÿš— Head west on Park St toward Euclid Ave.
  2. ๐Ÿš— Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Euclid Ave.
  3. ๐Ÿš— Turn left onto Brinkerhoff St.
  4. ๐Ÿš— Turn right onto Laurel St.
  5. ๐Ÿš— Turn left onto US-46 E/Winant Ave. Continue to follow US-46 E.
  6. ๐Ÿš— Use the right lane to take the I-95 S ramp (Toll road).
  7. ๐Ÿš— Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 16W, follow signs for NJ-3/Rutherford, and merge onto I-95 S (Toll road).

Tips & Suggestions

  • ๐Ÿš— Consider using Express EZPass to save time on toll roads.
  • ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Take exit 13A toward Newark Arpt/Elizabeth Seaport (Toll road).
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Keep to the right 3 lanes to take the Jersey Gardens Blvd exit toward Ikea Drive (Toll road).
  • ๐Ÿšฆ Stay on Jersey Garden Blvd W/Jersey Gardens Blvd.
  • ๐Ÿšฆ Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Dr.
  • ๐Ÿšฆ Turn right onto Trumbull St.
  • ๐Ÿšฆ Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Bond St, which will turn right and become 5th St leading to Elizabethport, Elizabeth, NJ.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.06 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.72 mi
26.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.72 mi
Kilometers
26.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.67 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Tue, May 26, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgefield Park
Tue, May 26, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield Park
2026-05-26T07:50
Arrive Elizabethport
Tue, May 26, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
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 Ridgefield Park
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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Ridgefield Park
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To Elizabethport
9.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82ยฐF
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
79ยฐF
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    9 m ยท 1 sec ยท Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    156 m ยท 31 sec ยท Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street

    871 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Mount Vernon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1532 ft ยท 42 sec ยท Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Bypass

    1127 ft ยท 31 sec ยท Main Street Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    81 m ยท 11 sec ยท Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    41 m ยท 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winant Avenue

    1537 ft ยท 29 sec ยท Winant Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road

    93 m ยท 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only

    1.1 km ยท 1 min

  11. 11

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

    3186 ft ยท 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft ยท 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi ยท 10 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    4.1 mi ยท 6 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport

    2470 ft ยท 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    124 m ยท 23 sec

  18. 18

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

    66 m ยท 5 sec

  19. 19

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

    124 m ยท 14 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    908 ft ยท 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท Jersey Gardens Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2144 ft ยท 1 min ยท Veterans Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trumbull Street

    1585 ft ยท 51 sec ยท Trumbull Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broadway

    148 m ยท 21 sec ยท Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield Park 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14.1 mi ยท 74%
I 95 South
1.32 mi ยท 7%
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.81 mi ยท 4%
1st Street
0.62 mi ยท 3%
Elizabeth Seaport
0.54 mi ยท 3%
Veterans Memorial Drive
0.41 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.4 mi ยท 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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 14m from Ridgefield Park
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ridgefield Park and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield Park to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Ridgefield Park and 9.3 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgefield Park and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.7 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 6.7 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 3.4 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 6.7 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 Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield Park and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 16.72 mi (26.91 km).

Ridgefield Park

#1 Ridgefield Park

Village of New Jersey

Population12,837
Coordinates40.8570400, -74.0215300
Altitude26
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: Park Street (-74.021509, 40.85709)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L ยท about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal ยท 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 ยท May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield Park and Elizabethport. The current time is 07:50:55.

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.