Origin
Fanwood, NJ
Morning in Fanwood on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fanwood, 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
28m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fanwood, NJ
James Kampeis
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 13.7-mile drive from Fanwood, NJ, to Elizabethport, NJ, is designed for a single day of travel, taking about 28 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Raritan Road, South Martine Avenue, and Wood Avenue, with a minimal highway share of 6%. Given its brevity and minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route is perfect for a quick local excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The journey feels like a straightforward local commute, connecting two points within the Northeast region of New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raritan Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| South Martine Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Wood Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Edgar Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 278 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Raritan Road
— 3.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fanwood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NJ 28
134 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 655
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Martine Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 655
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Oak Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 607
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Raritan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 617
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Wood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 278
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
13
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
14
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
16
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 655 / South Martine Avenue
Turn left onto CR 655 / South Martine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 607 / Oak Ridge Road
Turn left onto CR 607 / Oak Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 617 / Wood Avenue
Turn right onto CR 617 / Wood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden
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.
Toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:05 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
2 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
28m 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 a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characteristic of navigating through populated New Jersey areas. While only 6% of the drive involves highway travel, the majority unfolds on surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 3.8 miles along Raritan Road, offering a brief period of consistent movement before you encounter more turns. This route's personality is defined by its frequent navigation changes rather than long, sweeping highway stretches, demanding your attention as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Raritan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 655 / South Martine 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 11 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 655 / South Martine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CR 607 / Oak Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (CR 617 / Wood Avenue): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fanwood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island, Elizabeth and Linden.
Staten Island
10.6 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 278
Elizabeth
11.5 mi in
|
~22m
Linden
11.5 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Raritan Road. 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: near the start (CR 655 / South Martine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CR 607 / Oak Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (CR 617 / Wood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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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