Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Night in Elizabethport on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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North Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ covers 16.4 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22, Morris Avenue, East Jersey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 10.5 mi | 17m |
| Morris Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Jersey Street | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Norwood Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 10.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and North Plainfield, 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
2.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Jersey Street
4
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto CR 629
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Morris Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
244 ft
·
10 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward JCT US 22, GSP South
8
Turn slight left
437 ft
·
12 sec
9
Merge onto US 22
11 mi
·
17 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto North Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Norwood Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 629 / Morris Avenue
Turn left onto CR 629 / Morris Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right toward JCT US 22, GSP South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward JCT US 22, GSP South
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| premium | $5.01 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
North Plainfield, NJ
Night in North Plainfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
15 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
32m 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?
16.4 mi in 32m, mostly highway — 10.5 mi of that is on US 22.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Morris Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CR 629 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
182 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
186 ft
Total Descent
83 ft
Highest Point
182 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
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 North Plainfield, NJ, road signs point toward Jct Us 22 and Gsp South.
Jct Us 22
5.4 mi in
|
~14m
Gsp South
5.4 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethport, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1665
Top landmarks
- • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
- • Elizabeth station — historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- • Hersch Tower — building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Arriving in North Plainfield, NJ
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Green Brook Park — park in Plainfield and North Plainfield, New Jersey
- • Vermeule Mansion — historic house and museum in North Plainfield, New Jersey
- • Washington Park Historic District — historic district in Somerset County, New Jersey
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (CR 629 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Plainfield, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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