Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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North Haledon, NJ
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The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to North Haledon, NJ covers 25.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 21, McLean Boulevard, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| McLean Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| CR 650 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Belmont Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and North Haledon, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
Turn slight left
Continue on 10th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East 16th Street
Turn left onto CR 650
Turn slight left onto CR 650
Turn right onto CR 675
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in North Haledon on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
25.1 mi in 38m, mostly highway — 14.7 mi of that is on NJ 21.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and McLean Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 1; US 9.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to North Haledon, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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