Origin
Florham Park, NJ
Morning in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florham Park, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 22.7 miles and takes about 29m 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 $3.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 29m 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 Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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 right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
19
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$16
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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.
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning in Elizabeth on Thursday
Local time
11:45 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
21 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
29m 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 Elizabeth, NJ covers 22.7 miles and takes about 29m 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 11.4 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 $3.76 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 Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 29m 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 Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florham Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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