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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Landing, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

38.2 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Downtown Landing, NJ, NJ

Landing, NJ

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Trip Overview

Elizabethport, NJ to Landing, NJ is 38.2 miles and takes about 57 minutes via NJ 10, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a quick trip that's ideal for a same-day excursion or a brief commute. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 10 12.8 mi 18m
NJ 24 9.4 mi 11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 4.6 mi 5m
East Jersey Street 1.3 mi 4m
US 46 1.2 mi 1m
Spring Street 1.1 mi 1m
North Broad Street 1.1 mi 1m
Hillside Avenue 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NJ 10 — 12.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Landing, 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

419 ft · 7 sec · US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward North Avenue West Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on North Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
8

Turn right onto CR 623

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
9

Turn left onto CR 628

1.0 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto CR 509

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto Paine Avenue

367 ft · 12 sec · Paine Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 78 West
13

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
15

Continue on NJ 24

9.4 mi · 11 min · NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 287 North: Mahwah Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto I 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 10 West: Dover Use the slight left lane.
20

Continue on NJ 10

13 mi · 18 min · NJ 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 46

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 46
22

Turn straight onto CR 631

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood
24

Turn straight onto Shippenport Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shippenport Road
25

At end of road, turn left onto CR 616

491 ft · 11 sec · Mount Arlington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26

At end of road, turn left onto CR 631

53 ft · 5 sec · Landing Road
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

CR 631

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, NJ

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Arlington, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madison, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward North Avenue West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward North Avenue West
7
11.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
7
21.1 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 287 North: Mahwah
8
22.5 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

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 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
7
22.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 10 West: Dover

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward NJ 10 West: Dover

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.33 one way

$12.67 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.94 $13.87
premium $4.93 $7.41 $14.82
diesel $5.61 $8.43 $16.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.01 $1.83
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.34 $1.53
EV Truck/SUV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.44

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elizabethport, NJ

Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday

Local time

6:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Landing, NJ

Morning in Landing on Sunday

Local time

6:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Madison, NJ

19 mi in

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

8 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

57m 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 trip is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the drive utilizing major roadways like NJ 10, NJ 24, and the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on NJ 10, covering 12.8 miles. The character of the drive is consistent, leaning towards efficient travel rather than scenic detours. Prepare for a smooth, albeit potentially busy, journey primarily on well-maintained expressways and highways.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on NJ 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 10 and NJ 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 38.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 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.

Between Elizabethport, NJ and Landing, NJ, road signs point toward Avenue West, Morristown and Whippany.

Avenue West

2.6 mi in | ~6m

Morristown

11.4 mi in | ~19m

Whippany

22.5 mi in | ~33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on NJ 10. 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 Landing, 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (5 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 Landing, 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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