Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethport, NJ
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Finderne, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Elizabethport, NJ to Finderne, NJ is 27.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 287, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip keeps you within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or a connecting leg of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect typical highway conditions and traffic patterns for this area. Given the short duration, it's an easy drive to fit into any schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 1 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 278 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Union Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Finderne Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Finderne, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NJ 28
Turn left onto CR 633
Turn left onto CR 533
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 278 West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 278
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 28 West: Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Finderne on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with approximately 75% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 287 and US 1. You'll experience stretches that are characteristic of interstate travel, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles on I 287. The roads are designed for efficient travel, so expect consistent speeds and a focus on getting you to your destination quickly. While the core of the drive is on these faster routes, you'll also navigate some local roads like East Edgar Road, which might introduce slightly more varied traffic conditions as you approach Finderne.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
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 14 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Finderne, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mahwah along the way.
Mahwah
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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