Origin
Wayne, NJ
Late night in Wayne on Friday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
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.
Wayne, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.8-mile drive from Wayne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is designed for a single day, taking about 40 minutes to complete. With 88% of the journey on highways, expect a focused, efficient trip. Your estimated fuel cost is around $4, making this an economical option for a quick transit. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout. This route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and simplicity over leisurely exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with an 88% highway share that emphasizes consistent speed. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9 miles on NJ 21, offering a period of steady travel. The primary roads, including NJ 21, NJ 3, and US 46, are designed for efficient movement, suggesting a road personality that is direct and functional rather than scenic. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination promptly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and NJ 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (US 202; NJ 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 202; NJ 23
Merge onto US 202; NJ 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
6
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wayne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
2.5 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 9 mi | 14m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| US 202 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Ryerson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ryerson Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 683
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
4
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
5
Merge onto US 202; NJ 23
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
8
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
9
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 21
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1; US 9
14
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
16
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
17
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
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 Friday
Local time
1:37 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
4 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
40m 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 Wayne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 25.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 21, NJ 3, US 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Wayne, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (US 202; NJ 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wayne, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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