Origin
Cranford, NJ
Morning in Cranford on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranford, 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
18m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranford, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
Cranford, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 6.9 miles and takes about 18 minutes via local roads, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a straightforward local transit. Expect a turn-heavy drive that connects two communities within close proximity. Given the minimal distance and time, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer between locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Avenue West | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| West Jersey Street | 2.4 mi | 7m |
| North Avenue East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chilton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westfield Avenue West
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranford, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Forest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Forest Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue East
3
Continue on NJ 28
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Westfield Avenue West
4
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Chilton Street
5
Turn left onto CR 612
2.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Jersey Street
6
Turn left onto 1st Street
510 ft
·
17 sec
·
1st Street
7
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
8
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 28 / North Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 28 / North Avenue East
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NJ 27 / Chilton Street
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Chilton Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 612 / West Jersey Street
Turn left onto CR 612 / West Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
6:21 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
21 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
18m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 6.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles along Westfield Avenue West, offering a brief period of consistent travel. You'll primarily be on Westfield Avenue West, West Jersey Street, and North Avenue East, all of which are local roads. Prepare for frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through the urban landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Westfield Avenue West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NJ 28 / North Avenue East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NJ 28 / North Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (NJ 27 / Chilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 612 / West Jersey Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Westfield Avenue West. 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: at 0.1 miles (NJ 28 / North Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (NJ 27 / Chilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 612 / West Jersey Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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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