How far is Whippany, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Whippany, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.68 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.04 mi
27.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.68 mi
Kilometers
42.93 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sun, Nov 8, 4:16 PM EST
Return by in Whippany
Sun, Nov 8, 4:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whippany
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Elizabethport
Sun, Nov 8, 4:16 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whippany
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Whippany
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Elizabethport
15 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Sunday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1069 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Veterans Place

    155 m · 12 sec · Veterans Place

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Parsippany Road

    1233 ft · 27 sec · Parsippany Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Parsippany Road

    1165 ft · 28 sec · Old Parsippany Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Whippany Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whippany Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ford Hill Road

    2248 ft · 1 min · Ford Hill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike

    702 ft · 19 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    2415 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  23. 23

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whippany 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
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
8.1 mi · 30%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 17%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 5%
Whippany Road
1.16 mi · 4%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 4%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Merge slight left

7.64 mi · 00h 09m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 17m from Whippany
Leave By
7:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Whippany and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Whippany and 15 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whippany and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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 Summit and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whippany and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.42 km).

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#1 Whippany

Whippany is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8245400, -74.4171000
Altitude71
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: (-74.417091, 40.824516)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
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
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $4.69 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $5.01 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.30 $5.92 $11.85

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whippany and Elizabethport. The current time is 15:41:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.