Elwood, NJ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Elwood, NJ have 9 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 89 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Elwood, NJ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
109.1 mi
Paterson, NJ
Quickest Drive
49m
Camden, NJ
Plan Around Elwood, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Elwood, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Elwood, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Elwood, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Newark, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Brick, NJ
Elwood, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Driving from Elwood, NJ
The typical drive from Elwood, NJ covers about 89 miles and takes around 1h 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 109 miles (2h 25m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Elwood, NJ most often head toward Paterson, NJ (109.1 mi, 2h 25m), Clifton, NJ (106 mi, 2h 22m), Passaic, NJ (105.1 mi, 2h 18m), Jersey City, NJ (98.3 mi, 2h 8m), and Newark, NJ (95.6 mi, 2h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 89-mile trip from Elwood, NJ, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Elwood, NJ and 1 routes heading into Elwood, NJ, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 109 miles.
The longest mapped route from Elwood, NJ covers 109 miles and takes approximately 2h 25m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.
The average route from Elwood, NJ runs about 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 89-mile trip from Elwood, NJ costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Elwood, NJ include Paterson, NJ, Clifton, NJ, Passaic, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Elwood, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
920
Median Income
$68,698
Median Home Value
$170,300
Median Age
62.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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