Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Midland Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Midland Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 27.8-mile drive from Elizabethport to Midland Park, New Jersey, will take you about 43 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route with no highway driving, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, so it's an economical journey. You'll be navigating through familiar Northeast territory within New Jersey for the entire trip. This route is best suited for those looking for a quick and easy transition between two points without extensive travel time or complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| NJ 208 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Goffle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| River Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 14.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Midland Park, 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 left at fork onto NJ 21
15 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 46
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 46
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
482 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on CR 56
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
CR 56
13
Turn left onto CR S-69
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Road
14
Continue on CR 507
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Drive
15
Continue on CR 507
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Lawn Avenue
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NJ 208 North
18
Merge onto NJ 208
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 208
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Midland Park, Ridgewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto CR 659
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goffle Road
Use the straight lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto CR 84
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Godwin Avenue
22
Turn right
21 ft
·
1 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NJ 21
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
9
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
9
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Midland Park, NJ
Morning in Midland Park on Sunday
Local time
10:59 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
43m 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 for the entirety of this 27.8-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets like 2nd Street, East Jersey Street, and Spring Street for the full 43 minutes. There's no 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to report, indicating frequent intersections and traffic lights. This route offers a very connected experience to the local environment, with the road character remaining consistent from start to finish.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and NJ 208. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near NJ 21.
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 18 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Midland Park, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown, Paterson, Elmwood Park and Ridgewood.
Downtown
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via NJ 21
Paterson
20.1 mi in
|
~30m
Elmwood Park
20.3 mi in
|
~30m
Ridgewood
25.9 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on NJ 21. 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 Midland Park, 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 4.7 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Midland Park, 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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