Spanning 64.6 miles across New Jersey, this journey from Belvidere to Elizabethport typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily manage it as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel, making this an economical route for travelers staying within the Northeast region. You will primarily navigate via the Christopher Columbus Highway, NJ 24, and Route 10 East. This trip is ideal if you are looking for a straightforward transit across the state, offering a practical way to connect these two points without significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.3 miles from Belvidere, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.3 mi
18m
NJ 24
9.3 mi
10m
Route 10 East
9.2 mi
11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
5m
NJ 10
3.5 mi
4m
North Bridgeville Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hope - Bridgeville Road
2.5 mi
4m
US 46
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on this road
30 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto CR 620
1.7 mi·3 min·Water Street
3
Merge onto US 46
1.5 mi·2 min·US 46
4
Turn left onto CR 519
2.9 mi·4 min·North Bridgeville Road
5
Continue on CR 519
1.0 mi·1 min·Hope Road
6
Turn straight onto CR 519
2.5 mi·4 min·Hope - Bridgeville Road
7
Continue on CR 521
1.0 mi·2 min·Hope - Blairstown Road
8
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi·45 sec·ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
9
Merge onto I 80
16 mi·18 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
12
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
13
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
14
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
17
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
26
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
27
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
28
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
29
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
30
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi·1 min·North Avenue
31
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Spring Street
32
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi·26 sec·West Mravlag Place
33
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi·4 min·Elizabeth Avenue
34
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi·1 min·1st Street
35
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi·28 sec·Broadway
36
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along your main routes—Christopher Columbus Highway, NJ 24, and Route 10 East—is wise to ensure you maintain your 1 hour and 31 minute estimate. You won't need to plan for formal stops, but having $11 set aside for fuel keeps your transit simple and stress-free. If you find the traffic heavy on the highway sections, remember that you can adjust your pace to better handle the mixed-road profile. Prioritize a steady start to enjoy a smooth, efficient trip to Elizabethport.
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 32.3 miles from Belvidere, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 miles.
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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
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 Belvidere, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belvidere, NJ
This is one driving day of about 64.6 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Belvidere, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Christopher Columbus Highway for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.3 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
27.3 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
7
42.7 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
57.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
58.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.73
$23.46
premium
$4.93
$12.53
$25.06
diesel
$5.61
$14.26
$28.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.4
0
$6.78
$3.10
Efficient EV
16.2
0
$5.65
$2.58
EV Truck/SUV
25.8
0
$9.04
$4.13
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Belvidere, NJ
Afternoon
in Belvidere on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Afternoon
in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
17 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 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 44.6
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$10
near mile 13.4
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 64.6
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different road types throughout your 64.6-mile journey. With a 47% highway share, the route balances faster stretches with more varied road conditions. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while traveling 16.3 miles on the Christopher Columbus Highway. As you move from the start to your destination, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to remain alert during the transitions between major highways and local thoroughfares. This combination ensures the drive remains engaging rather than feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 23 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: at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
995 ft19 ft
Total Climb
846 ft
Total Descent
1,085 ft
Highest Point
995 ft
~32.3 mi in
Elevation Range
976 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belvidere, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City, Newark, Hillside and Irvington.
Lake Hopatcong
27.3 mi in|~37m
Morristown Airport
41.4 mi in|~55m
New York City
52.7 mi in|~1h 9m
Newark
52.7 mi in|~1h 9m
Hillside
57.9 mi in|~1h 16m
Irvington
57.9 mi in|~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elizabethport, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (5 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.
