Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NJ
Thomas Parker
Elizabethport, NJ
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Fairview, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 18.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Tonnelle Avenue/Pulaski Skyway/US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. You'll primarily be navigating urban and suburban landscapes. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger itinerary. Consider it a functional connector rather than a destination drive.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This drive features a mixed profile, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Tonnelle Avenue, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 5.1 miles. As you proceed, the route transitions onto the Pulaski Skyway and then US 1, offering a blend of elevated highway driving and more traditional road conditions. Expect varying traffic patterns and speed limits as you move through different developed areas.
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 6.6 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (US 1; US 9 / Pulaski Skyway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 1; US 9 / Pulaski Skyway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairview, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark and Main Terminals.
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Port Newark
Main Terminals
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| US 1 EXPR | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 76th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
Start on CR 29
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto 76th Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Fairview on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Scattered Rain Showers
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.
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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