How far is River Edge, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from River Edge, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
25.87 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.87 mi
Kilometers
41.64 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in River Edge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Edge
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From River Edge
12.4 mi
00h 20m
To Elizabethport
13.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

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 River Edge and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Edge and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Drive

    1057 ft · 49 sec · Concord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bogert Road

    122 m · 21 sec · Bogert Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Manning Avenue

    153 m · 23 sec · Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kinderkamack Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kinderkamack Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winant Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue

  10. 10

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

    93 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    3186 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    4.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport

    2470 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 23 sec

  19. 19

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

    66 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

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

    124 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    908 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Jersey Gardens Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2144 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Trumbull Street

    1585 ft · 51 sec · Trumbull Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway

    148 m · 21 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Edge 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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14.1 mi · 54%
River Street
2.8 mi · 11%
I 95 South
1.32 mi · 5%
Hackensack Avenue
1.21 mi · 5%
Kinderkamack Road
0.98 mi · 4%
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 20m from River Edge
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving River Edge and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River Edge to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from River Edge and 13.5 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around River Edge and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.5 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 6.8 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 5.9 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 6.9 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Edge and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 km).

River Edge

#1 River Edge

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population11,563
Coordinates40.9287100, -74.0398600
Altitude17
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: Concord Drive (-74.039843, 40.928748)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 River Edge and Elizabethport. The current time is 22:58:28.

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.