Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Wood-Ridge, 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
33m
Distance
19 mi
31 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 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Wood-Ridge, NJ
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Wood-Ridge, NJ covers 19 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 21, US 1, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Union Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hackensack Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Erie Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 624 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Wood-Ridge, 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
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 10B
Toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto CR 624
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
CR 624
9
Turn straight onto CR 624
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
CR 624
10
Turn slight right
255 ft
·
5 sec
11
Continue on Union Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 32
137 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Erie Avenue
13
Continue on CR 32
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Erie Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 55
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hackensack Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Union Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Union Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 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
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 55 / Hackensack Street
Turn left onto CR 55 / Hackensack Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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
Wood-Ridge, NJ
Morning in Wood-Ridge on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
31 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
33m 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?
19 mi in 33m, mostly highway — 10.5 mi of that is on NJ 21.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and US 1. 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 10 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
170 ft
4 ft
Total Climb
219 ft
Total Descent
68 ft
Highest Point
170 ft
~19 mi in
Elevation Range
166 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 Wood-Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown, Passaic Park, Clifton and Rutherford.
Downtown
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via NJ 21
Passaic Park
15.2 mi in
|
~25m
Clifton
15.2 mi in
|
~25m
Rutherford
15.2 mi in
|
~25m
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 Wood-Ridge, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1894
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 33m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 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 Wood-Ridge, 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 Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Wood-Ridge, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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