Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Weston, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Weston, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Weston, NJ covers 27.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, I 287, Weston Canal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 27.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and I 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.9 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jersey Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Jersey Street
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
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 I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 287
Merge onto I 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Weston Canal Road, Manville, South Bound Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Weston Canal Road, Manville, South Bound...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Weston, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Manville and Bound Brook.
Mahwah
12.4 mi in
|
~20m
Manville
23.5 mi in
|
~34m
Bound Brook
23.5 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 11.9 mi | 19m |
| I 287 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Weston Canal Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Manville Causeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Carlton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wilhousky Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 11.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Weston, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
4
Continue on US Route 1/9 Southbound
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Carlton Street
5
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on US 1; US 9
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 1; US 9
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 287
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward Weston Canal Road, Manville, South Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 623
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Weston Canal Road
14
Continue on CR 623
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Manville Causeway
15
Continue on CR 623
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Wilhousky Street
16
Turn right onto CR 533
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Kennedy Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Weston, NJ
Late night in Weston on Friday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Weston, NJ covers 27.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, I 287, Weston Canal Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.59 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Weston, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Manville and Bound Brook.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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