Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Glen Rock, NJ
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The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Glen Rock, NJ covers 24.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 21, US 1, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| River Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| McLean Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rodney Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Glen Rock, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on CR 56
Turn left onto CR S-69
Continue on CR 507
Continue on CR 507
Turn right onto CR 507
Turn left onto Rodney Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 134
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $5.13 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Glen Rock on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
24.1 mi in 37m, mostly highway — 14.7 mi of that is on NJ 21.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near NJ 21.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
57 ft
Highest Point
86 ft
~24.1 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Glen Rock, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown, Paterson and Elmwood Park.
Downtown
Paterson
Elmwood Park
Founded 1665
Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Glen Rock is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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