Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Norwood, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 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 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Norwood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Norwood, NJ covers 30.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, South Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Washington Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Tappan Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Degraw Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Jersey Gardens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 12.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Norwood, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
2
At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
4
Turn left onto Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
6
Merge onto NJ 81
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
NJ 81
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
439 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP
13 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 70B
Toward Teaneck
14
Continue on CR 56
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
16
Continue on CR 49; CR 39
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CR 39
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
18
Turn right onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tappan Road
19
Turn right onto Jones Court
505 ft
·
28 sec
·
Jones Court
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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3rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
6
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Leonia, Teaneck
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 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| premium | $5.13 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.22
New Jersey Turnpike
(15.9 mi)
$2.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Norwood, NJ
Morning in Norwood on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
17 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
50m 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?
30.5 mi in 50m — 52% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.2 miles in near 3rd Street.
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 11 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
105 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
122 ft
Highest Point
105 ft
~30.5 mi in
Elevation Range
100 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 Norwood, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North, Leonia and Teaneck.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.6 mi in
|
~5m
Njtp North
2.4 mi in
|
~7m
Leonia
19.4 mi in
|
~30m
Teaneck
19.4 mi in
|
~30m
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 Norwood, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1905
Top landmarks
- • Presbyterian Church of Norwood — church building in New Jersey, United States of America
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 50m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.22 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Norwood, 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 0.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwood, 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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