Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Fairview, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Fairview, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
This 17.2-mile journey from Elizabeth, NJ, to Fairview, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 27 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's a budget-friendly option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a straightforward drive. Given its short distance and duration, planning for an overnight stay isn't necessary, offering flexibility in your travel schedule. You'll find this drive to be a practical connection between two points in New Jersey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive is a mixed bag, with approximately 50% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 1 EXPR and US 1, including a significant segment of 5.8 miles on US 1 EXPR where you can maintain a steady pace. While not exclusively a highway grind, expect periods of faster driving interspersed with other road types as you navigate between Elizabeth and Fairview. The road's character shifts, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 EXPR is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jersey Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Jersey Street
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
|
US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
10.4 mi into trip
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~15m in
|
US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunne...
6
17 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 EXPR | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 76th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1 EXPR
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Fairview, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto US 1; US 9
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
6
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
76th Street
9
Turn left onto CR 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
10
Continue on CR 501
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
CR 29
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Pulaski Skyway
(3.2 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fairview, NJ
Late night in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Fairview, NJ covers 17.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1 EXPR, Pulaski Skyway, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Fairview, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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