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Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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West New York, NJ
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This quick 16.9-mile journey from Elizabethport, NJ, to West New York, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 29 minutes to complete. Navigating primarily on US 1 EXPR and US 1, with a significant portion on the Pulaski Skyway, this route offers a direct connection within the Northeast region. For a fuel budget of around $3, you can expect a mixed driving experience. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive connecting two New Jersey locales.
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
8.5 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Expect a mixed drive on this 16.9-mile route, with 51% of it utilizing highway conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on US 1 EXPR, offering a period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts, incorporating elevated sections like the Pulaski Skyway alongside standard highway segments. This blend means you'll experience periods of faster travel on major arteries, interspersed with more varied conditions as you approach your destination. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a dynamic route that keeps you engaged.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Spring Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto 52nd Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 EXPR | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 51st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and West New York, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Turn right onto 51st Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 501
Turn right onto 52nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Turn right onto 60th Street
Arrive at destination
Given the short 29-minute duration of this 16.9-mile trip, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving outside of peak commuting hours to make the most of the minimal travel time. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan your own if you feel the need for a break, perhaps before hitting the Pulaski Skyway. A good tip for this route is to check real-time traffic conditions before you leave Elizabethport, as the US 1 EXPR and Pulaski Skyway can experience congestion.
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 16.9 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West New York, 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 16.9 miles and 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into West New York, 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 West New York, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Elizabethport on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in West New York on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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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