Origin
Hawthorne, NJ
Late night in Hawthorne on Monday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawthorne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 36m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawthorne, NJ
Garrison Gao
Elizabethport, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hawthorne to Elizabethport, you are looking at a quick 25.2-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 39 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover this distance, which keeps the trip quite economical. You will navigate primarily via NJ 21, McLean Boulevard, and US 1. Since both locations are within New Jersey, you will remain in the same region throughout the drive, ensuring a familiar transit experience. This route is straightforward, practical, and efficient for anyone needing to bridge these two points in the state.
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
12.6 miles from Hawthorne, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 25.2-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 14.3 miles on NJ 21. The transition from local roads like McLean Boulevard onto major thoroughfares defines the personality of this drive. While it lacks the winding character of rural backroads, the route offers a consistent, functional pace. Expect a mix of fast-moving traffic as you move through the New Jersey landscape, keeping the drive focused and predictable from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and McLean Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 25.2 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: near the start (CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 504; CR 653 / River Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue
Turn left onto CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CR 504; CR 653 / River Street
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 504; CR 653 / River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NJ 20 / 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 20 / 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| McLean Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Diamond Bridge Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 14.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Royal Avenue
76 ft
·
8 sec
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Royal Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 654
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Bridge Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
4
Continue on CR 504; CR 653
518 ft
·
9 sec
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River Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 504; CR 653
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
6
Turn left onto NJ 20
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Avenue
7
Continue on NJ 20
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
McLean Boulevard
8
Continue on NJ 20
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
Use the none lane.
9
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 46
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
14 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 1; US 9
12
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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US 1; US 9
Use the none lane.
13
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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West Mravlag Place
14
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
15
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
16
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 39-minute drive, you have plenty of scheduling flexibility to avoid peak traffic hours. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before departing, as the $4 cost is a small investment for such a direct transit. A concrete tip for this specific route is to monitor the transition points between NJ 21 and US 1, as these highway interchanges are where most of your driving time is concentrated. By timing your departure to bypass heavy congestion, you can ensure a smooth, uninterrupted ride to Elizabethport.
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 12.6 miles from Hawthorne, NJ, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 25.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.6 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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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Open the route before leaving Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 25.2 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawthorne, 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 NJ 21 for about 14.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.6 mi from Hawthorne, NJ · 18m 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 25.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Hawthorne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabethport, NJ
The final approach into Elizabethport, 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 Elizabethport, 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
$4.17 one way
$8.34 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
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
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night in Elizabethport on Monday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
39m 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 Hawthorne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 25.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 21, McLean Boulevard, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Hawthorne, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.17 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 10 significant decision points across 25.2 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: near the start (CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 504; CR 653 / River Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hawthorne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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