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Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethport, NJ
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Prospect Park, NJ
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The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ covers 24.7 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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This is a 38m highway drive covering 24.7 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 21 and McLean Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles 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 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 24.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| McLean Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| CR 650 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Prospect Park, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Turn right 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 Wagaraw Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24.7 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prospect Park, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elizabethport, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elizabethport, NJ
This is one driving day of about 24.7 miles and 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 24.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Prospect Park, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Prospect Park, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
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
Night in Elizabethport on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Prospect Park on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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.
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