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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Edgewater, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

20.8 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Edgewater, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 20.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1 EXPR, Pulaski Skyway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on US 1 EXPR. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 20.8 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Spring 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 13 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 1; US 9 / Spring Street

Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m 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
11.6 mi into trip | ~19m 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
18.4 mi into trip | ~31m in | Bulls Ferry Road

Turn sharp right onto Bulls Ferry Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
18.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | CR 505 / River Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 505 / River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.

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
River Road 2.1 mi 3m
East Jersey Street 1.3 mi 4m
Spring Street 1.1 mi 1m
76th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 1 EXPR — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Edgewater, NJ.

1

Start on Broadway

370 ft · 21 sec · Broadway
2

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street
4

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

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.
6

Merge onto US 1; US 9

3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
7

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.
8

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 76th Street
10

At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Bergenline Avenue
11

Turn right onto 79th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 79th Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto Boulevard East

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Boulevard East
13

Turn sharp right onto Bulls Ferry Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Bulls Ferry Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto CR 505

2.1 mi · 3 min · River Road
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Hilliard Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

Hilliard Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.45 one way

$6.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.78 $7.55
premium $4.93 $4.03 $8.07
diesel $5.61 $4.59 $9.18

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

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elizabethport, NJ

Night in Elizabethport on Friday

Local time

9:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgewater, NJ

Night in Edgewater on Friday

Local time

9:05 PM

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

35m 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 Elizabethport, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 20.8 miles and takes about 35m 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 10.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.45 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 13 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Elizabethport, NJ to Edgewater, 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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