How far is Summit, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Summit, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
16.37 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.35 mi
16.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.37 mi
Kilometers
26.34 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 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 Summit
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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Summit
7.2 mi
00h 14m
To Elizabethport
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New England Avenue

    93 m · 15 sec · New England Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    625 ft · 18 sec · Springfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    129 m · 17 sec · Morris Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · Springfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Springfield Avenue

    2055 ft · 50 sec · Springfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP

    1640 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    711 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  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 Summit 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
158.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 28%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 8%
Broad Street
1.33 mi · 8%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 7%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 7%
North Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

4.63 mi · 00h 05m

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
+5.9 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 14m from Summit
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Summit and 9.1 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Elizabethport is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.4 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 12.5 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 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 12.6 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.65 km).

Summit

#1 Summit

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population21,812
Coordinates40.7156200, -74.3646800
Altitude61
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: (-74.364562, 40.71572)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.67 $5.33
Premium $4.95 $2.87 $5.75
Diesel $5.98 $3.47 $6.94

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 Summit and Elizabethport. The current time is 02:20:20.

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.