Origin
Belleville, NJ
Late night in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Belleville and Elizabethport, this 12.5-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the Northeast. You can easily complete the drive in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trip for your commute or local travel. Since the entire route stays within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a highly practical drive for those who value efficiency over leisure, serving as a reliable connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| US 1 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Joralemon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Mravlag Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 7
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto Joralemon Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Joralemon Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
5
Merge onto NJ 21
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1; US 9
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
9
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
10
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
11
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
12
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Joralemon Street
Turn right onto Joralemon Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Navigation decision point
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 21
Merge onto NJ 21
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Elizabeth Avenue
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:14 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 80% of this 12.5-mile route is spent on major roads. Your journey relies on a combination of NJ 21, US 1, and Elizabeth Avenue to move you toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on NJ 21, where you will cover 6.7 miles of road before transitioning. Because it is primarily a highway-focused drive, the pace is generally fast, though the character shifts slightly as you move from the initial highway segments onto local streets. You will find that the road demands your focus on navigation rather than scenery, keeping you moving steadily until you reach Elizabethport.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and US 1. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Joralemon Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Joralemon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on NJ 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Joralemon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethport, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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