Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Fanwood, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
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.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Fanwood, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Elizabeth, NJ to Fanwood, NJ is 9.8 miles and takes about 24m via Westfield Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey. It's a quick hop that's ideal for those needing to cover a small distance without much fuss. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for your main activities at either end.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| North Avenue West | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| South Avenue West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Avenue East | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| La Grande Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westfield Avenue
— 3.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Fanwood, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cherry Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto NJ 27
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Westfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NJ 28
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Avenue East
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NJ 28
130 ft
·
6 sec
·
Eastman Street
7
Turn left onto NJ 28
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 28
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Broad Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 28
32 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Avenue West
10
Continue on NJ 28
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Avenue West
11
Turn left onto CR 601
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Laurel Place
12
Continue on CR 601
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
La Grande Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 655
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Martine Avenue
14
Turn right
232 ft
·
16 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NJ 28 / North Avenue West
Turn left onto NJ 28 / North Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NJ 28 / South Avenue West
Enter roundabout onto NJ 28 / South Avenue West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.27 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $5.01 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Fanwood, NJ
Morning in Fanwood on Friday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
34 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
24m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway. You'll spend the full 9.8 miles navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a significant intersection or turn is 3.3 miles on Westfield Avenue. Expect a consistent pace as you move through developed areas, without the interruptions of highway exits or the slower speeds of truly rural cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Westfield Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NJ 27 / Cherry 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 9.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NJ 28 / North Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
173 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
171 ft
Total Descent
31 ft
Highest Point
173 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabeth, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1665
Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
- • Elizabeth station — historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- • Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District — historic district in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Arriving in Fanwood, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1895
Scotch Plains is a town in Union County, New Jersey. This article also covers the neighboring communities of Fanwood and Plainfield.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Westfield Avenue. 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 0.5 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NJ 28 / North Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Fanwood, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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