Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Kearny, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Kearny, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Elizabethport to Kearny, you are looking at a brief 10.8-mile journey through the Northeast. This trip takes approximately 22 minutes to complete, making it a straightforward drive that is easily managed as a single-day outing. You will rely entirely on local roads, specifically 2nd Street, East Jersey Street, and Spring Street, as there is no highway travel involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly transit between these two New Jersey locations. Given the short duration and local nature of the path, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between two points in the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 4 mi | 5m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Kearny Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stockton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Kearny, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
370 ft
·
21 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Jersey Street
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward Port Newark, North Area, South Area
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Delancy Street, Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Delancey Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
Delancey Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto Stockton Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Stockton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Merchant Street
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
Merchant Street
12
Turn left onto Ferry Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ferry Street
13
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
14
Continue on CR 697
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 697
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kearny Avenue
16
Turn right onto Beech Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Beech Street
17
Arrive at destination
Beech Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward Port Newark, North Area, South Area
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Port Newark, North Area, South Area
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Delancy Street, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Delancy Street, Newark
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Delancey Street
Turn left onto Delancey Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Kearny, NJ
Morning in Kearny on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you will stay off high-speed routes and remain on surface streets for the entire 10.8 miles. The route maintains a consistent, stop-and-go pace as you navigate through the urban landscape. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, so prepare for frequent maneuvers and constant gear or speed adjustments. This is not a drive for cruise control; it is a tactical, short-distance transit that requires you to stay alert at every intersection.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Spring Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 10.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Elizabethport, NJ and Kearny, NJ, road signs point toward Port Newark, Area and Newark.
Port Newark
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 1; US 9
Area
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 1; US 9
Newark
6.5 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on US 1. 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 Kearny, 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 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kearny, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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