How far is Upper Saddle River, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Upper Saddle River, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.59 mi
46.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.59 mi
Kilometers
46.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37 mi
Kilometers
59.55 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 29, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Saddle River
Wed, Apr 29, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Saddle River
2026-04-29T11:30
Arrive Elizabethport
Wed, Apr 29, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Saddle River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Rutherford
NJ

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

From Upper Saddle River
17 mi
00h 24m
To Elizabethport
20 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Saddle River and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saddle River and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Saddle River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road

    28 m · 3 sec · East Allendale Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South

    734 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2055 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 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 Upper Saddle River 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
15.1 mi · 41%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.4 mi · 28%
West Saddle River Road
3.03 mi · 8%
NJ 3 East
0.88 mi · 2%
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Rutherford
00h 24m from Upper Saddle River
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

East Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Upper Saddle River and 20 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Upper Saddle River and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near East Rutherford

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 East Rutherford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.2 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 9.2 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 8 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 9.2 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 East Rutherford.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
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Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Saddle River and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 28.59 mi (46.01 km).

Upper Saddle River

#1 Upper Saddle River

Town

Population8,155
Coordinates41.0584300, -74.0984800
Altitude67
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: Lake Street (-74.098477, 41.058444)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Saddle River and Elizabethport. The current time is 11:30:27.

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.