Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Mountainside, NJ
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If you are looking to travel from Elizabethport to Mountainside, expect a quick 11.6-mile commute that typically takes around 25 minutes. This local route is perfect for a one-day trip, as it requires no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical way to traverse this part of New Jersey. Since the entire drive stays on local streets, you won't have to worry about the stress of high-speed highway traffic. It is a straightforward, practical journey that connects these two Northeastern communities without any necessary stops along the way.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Morris Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Jersey Street | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Providence Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Birch Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Mountainside, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Turn right onto NJ 27
Turn left onto CR 629
Take the ramp
Turn right
Turn slight left
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 645
Turn right onto Birch Hill Road
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 629 / Morris Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right toward JCT US 22, GSP South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Mountainside on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will navigate primarily via 2nd Street, East Jersey Street, and Cherry Street, as the highway share for this entire trip is zero percent. Because this is a purely urban and suburban navigation, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to settle into. Instead, the road requires your full attention as you transition between local road segments. Expect a consistent, hands-on driving experience that relies on careful maneuvering through neighborhood streets rather than open-road cruising.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near NJ 27 / Cherry Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CR 629 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Mountainside, NJ, road signs point toward Jct Us 22 and Gsp South.
Jct Us 22
Gsp South
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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