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 Woodland Park, 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
36m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Woodland Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
Elizabethport, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ is 22 miles and takes about 36 minutes via NJ 21, NJ 3, and US 1, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a convenient option for local travel or a quick hop between areas. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 46 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Browertown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Overmount Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 9.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Woodland Park, 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
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9
Toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Woodland Park, Little Falls
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 635
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Browertown Road
13
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Avenue
14
Turn right onto Overmount Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Overmount Avenue
15
Turn left onto Pershing Place
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Pershing Place
16
Turn left onto Alexandria Court
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Alexandria Court
17
Arrive at destination
Alexandria Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 20.7 — 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.
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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
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 9
Toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Woodland Park, Little Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Woodland Park, Little Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.56 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| premium | $5.13 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Woodland Park, NJ
Morning in Woodland Park on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
30 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
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 drive is mostly highway, with 79% of the 22 miles on major roads. You'll experience a stretch of 9.5 miles on NJ 21, which is a significant portion of the route. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these busy roadways. The route transitions to surface streets for the remaining 21% of the drive as you approach your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and NJ 3. 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
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 22 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 4.7 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
376 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
416 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
376 ft
~22 mi in
Elevation Range
366 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 Woodland Park, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown and Little Falls.
Downtown
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via NJ 21
Little Falls
20.7 mi in
|
~32m
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 Woodland Park, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1914
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 36m. Total distance: 22 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 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 Woodland Park, 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 4.7 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodland Park, 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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