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Trip from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

24.2 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Florham Park, NJ

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

Elizabethport, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 24.2 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, NJ 24 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.01 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

12.1 miles from Florham Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanover Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hanover Road
Columbia Turnpike
NJ 24 East
I 78 East
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Hillside
Winans Avenue
Liberty Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Hanover Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

108 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Hanover Road

135 ft · 6 sec · Hanover Road
3

Turn right onto Columbia Turnpike

2.2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Turnpike
4

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

0.2 mi · 36 sec · NJ 24 East: Springfield
5

Merge slight left

7.9 mi · 9 min
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

0.4 mi · 29 sec · I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 78 East Local: Newark
8

Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Hillside, Irvington
10

Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Hillside
11

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Winans Avenue
12

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
13

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue
14

Continue on Hillside Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
16

Turn left onto North Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Avenue
17

Turn right onto Spring Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
18

Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place
19

Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue
20

Turn left onto 1st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
21

Turn left onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Broadway
22

Arrive at your destination

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 12.1 miles from Florham Park, NJ, or about 16m into the drive.

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 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.1 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Florham Park, NJ.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Florham Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 24.2 miles and 33m.

At 24.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.1 mi from Florham Park, NJ · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Florham Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Elizabethport, NJ

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elizabethport, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.01 one way

$8.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.39 $8.79
premium $4.93 $4.69 $9.39
diesel $5.61 $5.34 $10.69

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

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

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Florham Park, NJ

Late night in Florham Park on Thursday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabethport, NJ

Late night in Elizabethport on Thursday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

33m 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 Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 24.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, NJ 24 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Florham Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.01 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.
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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