Origin
Fair Lawn, NJ
Morning in Fair Lawn on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Lawn, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Lawn, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
Fair Lawn, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 24.2 miles and takes about 38m via NJ 21/McLean Boulevard/US 1, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient way to cover the distance. It's a good option if you need to get between these two areas without a lengthy commitment, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll likely find it a practical choice for a quick commute or connecting trip within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| McLean Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Fair Lawn Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 14.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Lawn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
McLean Boulevard
4
Continue on NJ 20
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
5
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 46
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
14 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1; US 9
8
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
10
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
11
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
12
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
13
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Elizabeth Avenue
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
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
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
13 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
38m 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?
Expect about 75% of this 24.2-mile drive to be on highways. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road will be approximately 14.3 miles on NJ 21. After that, you'll transition to surface roads, primarily using McLean Boulevard and US 1. Keep an eye out for frequent exit and merge points as you navigate through more developed areas.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and McLean Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
93 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
15 ft
Total Descent
88 ft
Highest Point
93 ft
Elevation Range
85 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 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 Elizabethport, 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 0.3 miles (CR 76 / Fair Lawn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Elizabethport, 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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