Origin
Hope, NJ
Morning in Hope on Friday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 53.3-mile drive from Hope, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Christopher Columbus Highway and NJ 24, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it’s a relatively short distance, you won't need to break it up or plan for an overnight stay. This journey stays within the Northeast region, making it a convenient local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 16.3-mile segment on the Christopher Columbus Highway, which offers a more consistent pace. As you transition to NJ 24 and Route 10 East, the road character may vary, potentially including more local traffic or varied speed limits. The overall feel is less of a monotonous interstate grind and more of a blend between faster highway sections and potentially more integrated local road driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 17.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
48.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hope, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City, Newark, Hillside and Irvington.
Lake Hopatcong
17.6 mi in
|
~21m
Morristown Airport
31.8 mi in
|
~39m
New York City
43.1 mi in
|
~53m
Newark
43.1 mi in
|
~53m
Hillside
48.3 mi in
|
~59m
Irvington
48.3 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn straight onto CR 611-M
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Millbrook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 521
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
4
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
5
Merge onto I 80
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
8
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
9
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
10
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
13
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
22
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
24
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
25
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
26
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
27
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
28
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
29
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Hope, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Hope, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
The final approach into Elizabeth, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
11:43 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Hope, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, NJ 24, Route 10 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Hope, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hope, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City, Newark, Hillside and Irvington.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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