Origin
Montvale, NJ
Late night in Montvale on Monday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montvale, NJ
Peter Vang
Elizabethport, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Myrtle Street, Hillcrest Avenue, Grand Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.2 miles from Montvale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Myrtle Street 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 Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillcrest Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Kinderkamack Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Myrtle Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montvale, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Penn Avenue
364 ft
·
16 sec
·
Penn Avenue
2
Continue on Myrtle Street
423 ft
·
19 sec
·
Myrtle Street
3
Continue on Hillcrest Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grand Avenue East
5
Turn left onto Park Street
499 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Street
6
Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kinderkamack Road
7
Turn right onto Westwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Westwood Avenue
8
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
9
Continue on 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
10
Continue on 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
4th Avenue
11
Continue on Forest Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Forest Avenue
12
Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maywood Avenue
13
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Essex Street
14
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
15
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
16
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
17
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
19
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
20
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
22
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
23
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport
25
Merge slight left
407 ft
·
23 sec
26
Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
27
Keep slight right to continue on North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
28
Keep slight right to continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
29
Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
31
Turn left onto Trumbull Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Trumbull Street
32
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
33
Turn right onto Broadway
486 ft
·
21 sec
·
Broadway
34
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 19.2 miles from Montvale, NJ, or about 26m 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 38.4 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
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 Montvale, 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 Montvale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 38.4 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montvale, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Montvale, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Montvale, 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
$6.35 one way
$12.71 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
12:04 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m 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 Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Myrtle Street, Hillcrest Avenue, Grand Avenue East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Montvale, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 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 Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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