Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Westville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Westville, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Elizabethport, NJ to Westville, NJ is 20.9 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Essex Freeway and NJ 21, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and primarily highway focus, it's ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency over extensive sightseeing, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| NJ 21 | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Westville, 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
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Lock Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lock Street
9
Continue on Nesbitt Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Nesbitt Street
10
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Orange Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 280
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5B
Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto CR 527
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 527
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 611
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 527
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Roseland Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR 656
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 613
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Avenue
19
Turn right onto Howland Circle
249 ft
·
10 sec
·
Howland Circle
20
Arrive at destination
Howland Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
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 5B
Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Westville, NJ
Late night in Westville on Sunday
Local time
12:50 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
36m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the drive utilizing major roads like the Essex Freeway and NJ 21. You'll experience a significant stretch of 7.9 miles on the Essex Freeway, offering a taste of consistent, faster-paced travel. While the initial part of the journey might involve navigating some local access, the profile leans heavily towards an uninterrupted highway experience. The roads are designed for efficient movement, so anticipate a drive characterized by steady speeds and clear directional guidance for most of its duration.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Essex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Essex Freeway and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Spring Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Westville, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown, Cr 527 North: The Caldwells and Livingston.
Downtown
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via NJ 21
Cr 527 North: The Caldwells
17.4 mi in
|
~29m
Livingston
17.4 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 7.9 miles on Essex Freeway. 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 Westville, 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 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 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 Westville, 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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