Origin
Montague, NJ
Night in Montague on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montague, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lafayette Road, Rt 15 South, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 69.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lafayette 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 Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Road | — | — |
| Rt 15 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | — | — |
| I 287 | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 24 East | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lafayette Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montague, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on River Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
River Road
2
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
8 min
3
Continue on Lafayette Road
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Lafayette Road
4
Continue on Rt 15 South
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Rt 15 South
5
Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: New York
6
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
9
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
11
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
12
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
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
14
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
16
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
17
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
18
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
19
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
20
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
22
Turn left onto North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
23
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
24
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
25
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
26
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
27
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Montague, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Montague, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.54 one way
$23.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
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
$12
Tolls
$16
Total
$28
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
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
10 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
1h 25m 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 Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lafayette Road, Rt 15 South, I 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Montague, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.54 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 Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montague, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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