How far is Wanaque, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Wanaque, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wanaque and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wanaque and Elizabethport.
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Start on Ringwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
847 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark
2870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1565 ft · 1 min · 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 Wanaque and Elizabethport.
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.
NJ 21 South
Merge slight left
9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Wanaque 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 Wanaque to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Wanaque and 25.2 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wanaque and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wanaque and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 27.39 mi (44.08 km).
#1 Wanaque
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,717 |
| Coordinates | 41.0381500, -74.2940400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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