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Trip from Fairview, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 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

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Fairview, NJ, NJ

Fairview, NJ

Thomas Parker

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Trip Overview

Fairview, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 18.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Tonnelle Avenue/Pulaski Skyway/US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. You'll primarily be navigating urban and suburban landscapes. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger itinerary. Consider it a functional connector rather than a destination drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tonnelle Avenue 5.1 mi 7m
Pulaski Skyway 3.3 mi 5m
US 1 3.1 mi 3m
US 1 EXPR 2.7 mi 3m
Elizabeth Avenue 1.4 mi 4m
Spring Street 1 mi 1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 1 mi 2m
76th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tonnelle Avenue — 5.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.

1

Start on CR 29

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Anderson Avenue
2

Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
6

Take the exit onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 1; US 9

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto US 1; US 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
12

Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Mravlag Place
13

Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue
14

Turn left onto 1st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
15

Turn left onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Broadway
16

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
7
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1; US 9

Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 South: Newark

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
5
6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 1; US 9 / Pulaski Skyway

Merge onto US 1; US 9 / Pulaski Skyway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 1; US 9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port...
7
13 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty I...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.13 one way

$6.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.43 $6.86
premium $4.93 $3.67 $7.33
diesel $5.61 $4.17 $8.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Pulaski Skyway (3.3 mi) $0.23

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Fairview, NJ

Morning in Fairview on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Scattered Rain Showers

NW 10 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Destination

Elizabethport, NJ

Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Scattered Rain Showers

NW 7 mph 27% chance 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

1 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

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features a mixed profile, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Tonnelle Avenue, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 5.1 miles. As you proceed, the route transitions onto the Pulaski Skyway and then US 1, offering a blend of elevated highway driving and more traditional road conditions. Expect varying traffic patterns and speed limits as you move through different developed areas.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Tonnelle Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 6.6 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue.

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 13 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (US 1; US 9 / Pulaski Skyway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fairview, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark and Main Terminals.

Jersey City

6.6 mi in | ~10m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

6.6 mi in | ~10m | via US 1; US 9

Port Newark

10.2 mi in | ~16m | via US 1; US 9

Main Terminals

13 mi in | ~20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Pulaski Skyway. 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 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 6.6 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (US 1; US 9 / Pulaski Skyway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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