How far is Shark River Hills, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Shark River Hills, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shark River Hills and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shark River Hills and Elizabethport.
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Start on Forest Drive
8 m · 6 sec · Forest Drive
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Turn left onto Lakewood Road
2056 ft · 1 min · Lakewood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brighton Avenue
1969 ft · 60 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 North: Eatontown
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 66 West: Freehold
1459 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
2580 ft · 35 sec · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1750 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
585 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place
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Continue on Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
543 ft · 28 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 Shark River Hills and Elizabethport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers near Shark River Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shark River Hills to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 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?
Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Shark River Hills and 22.6 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Shark River Hills is Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Matawan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matawan.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shark River Hills and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.05 km).
#1 Shark River Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 3,697 |
| Coordinates | 40.1940000, -74.0487500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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