Origin
Hawthorne, NJ
Late night in Hawthorne on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawthorne, 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
39m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawthorne, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hawthorne to Elizabethport, you are looking at a quick 25.2-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 39 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover this distance, which keeps the trip quite economical. You will navigate primarily via NJ 21, McLean Boulevard, and US 1. Since both locations are within New Jersey, you will remain in the same region throughout the drive, ensuring a familiar transit experience. This route is straightforward, practical, and efficient for anyone needing to bridge these two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| McLean Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Diamond Bridge Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 14.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Royal Avenue
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
Royal Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 654
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Bridge Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
4
Continue on CR 504; CR 653
518 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 504; CR 653
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
6
Turn left onto NJ 20
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Avenue
7
Continue on NJ 20
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
McLean Boulevard
8
Continue on NJ 20
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
9
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 46
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
14 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1; US 9
12
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
14
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
15
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
16
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue
Turn left onto CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 504; CR 653 / River Street
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 504; CR 653 / River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 20 / 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 20 / 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
4:08 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
39m 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 25.2-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 14.3 miles on NJ 21. The transition from local roads like McLean Boulevard onto major thoroughfares defines the personality of this drive. While it lacks the winding character of rural backroads, the route offers a consistent, functional pace. Expect a mix of fast-moving traffic as you move through the New Jersey landscape, keeping the drive focused and predictable from start to finish.
72% 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: 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 early in the drive near CR 654 / Diamond Bridge 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 10 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 504; CR 653 / River Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). 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: near the start (CR 654 / Diamond Bridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 69 / Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 504; CR 653 / River Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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