Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Tenafly, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Tenafly, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Tenafly, NJ covers 26.9 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, Teaneck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 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
13.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Tenafly, NJ covers 26.9 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 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 0.2 miles in near 3rd Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 26.9 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 0.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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3rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
8
2.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
6
3 mi into trip
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~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
19.4 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward Leonia, Teaneck
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 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Tenafly, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North, Leonia and Teaneck.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.6 mi in
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~5m
Njtp North
2.4 mi in
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~7m
Leonia
19.4 mi in
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~30m
Teaneck
19.4 mi in
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~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Riveredge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Degraw Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Jersey Gardens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 12.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Tenafly, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
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Broadway
2
At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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3rd Street
3
Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
4
Turn left onto Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Jersey Gardens Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
6
Merge onto NJ 81
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
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NJ 81
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
439 ft
·
6 sec
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this road
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP
13 mi
·
17 min
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New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 70B
Toward Teaneck
14
Continue on CR 56
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Degraw Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Teaneck Road
16
Continue on CR 49; CR 39
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CR 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
18
Continue on CR 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Jay Street
471 ft
·
27 sec
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Jay Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto CR 501
66 ft
·
1 sec
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County Road
21
Arrive at destination
CR 501
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.7 miles.
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 26.9 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.4 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tenafly, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elizabethport, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 26.9 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabethport, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 12.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.4 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tenafly, NJ
The final approach into Tenafly, 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 Tenafly, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.22
New Jersey Turnpike
(15.9 mi)
$2.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tenafly, NJ
Morning in Tenafly on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 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
43m 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 Tenafly, NJ covers 26.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, Teaneck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.46 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 26.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Tenafly, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North, Leonia and Teaneck.
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