Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Westville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Westville, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Elizabeth, NJ to Westville, NJ is 18.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Essex Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a short, direct journey that offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll likely find this route to be a practical option for a quick hop between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Grove Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Passaic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| CR 527 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Westville, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Grand Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
7
Turn left onto CR 628
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 509
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on CR 509
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coit Street
10
Turn slight left onto CR 509
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 280
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 280
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5B
Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto CR 527
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 527
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 611
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 527
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Roseland Avenue
19
Turn left onto CR 656
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto CR 613
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Avenue
21
Turn right onto Howland Circle
249 ft
·
10 sec
·
Howland Circle
22
Arrive at destination
Howland Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East Grand Street
Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 280
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 280
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
8
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
8
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
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 5B
Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Westville, NJ
Late night in Westville on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
3 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
32m 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 presents a mixed experience, with 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Essex Freeway, including one uninterrupted segment of 6.9 miles. The route also incorporates local roads like Grove Street and North Broad Street, meaning you'll transition between faster-paced highway driving and more typical city street navigation. Expect some changes in speed and environment as you make your way south.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Essex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.3 miles in near East Grand Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Grand Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Westville, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 527 North: The Caldwells and Livingston.
Cr 527 North: The Caldwells
15 mi in
|
~25m
Livingston
15 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabeth, NJ
Full guide →Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
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 32m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 6.9 miles on Essex Freeway. 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 Westville, 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 0.3 miles (East Grand Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Westville, 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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