Origin
Kearny, NJ
Morning in Kearny on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kearny, 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
24m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearny, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Kearny to Elizabethport, you are facing a quick 12.8-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes. This route is a straightforward local transit that easily fits into a single day, as it requires no overnight stops to complete. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, it is a very economical trip across the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since there are zero planned stops along the way, you can expect a continuous drive from start to finish. This trip is ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal and stay within familiar local corridors.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 EXPR | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Van Buren Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1 EXPR
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearny, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Beech Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Beech Street
2
Turn right onto Midland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Midland Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 508
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 697
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
261 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
8
Turn right onto Van Buren Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Buren Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto South Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Street
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport
11
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Merge onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
15
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
16
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
17
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 508 / Harrison Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 508 / Harrison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
Turn left onto CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP...
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 1; US 9
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
6:22 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
21 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
24m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate primarily via Midland Avenue, Schuyler Avenue, and Harrison Avenue to make your way toward your destination. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you will experience a more technical pace that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, so be prepared for a drive that demands consistent engagement with the local street network.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on US 1 EXPR.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near CR 508 / Harrison Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CR 508 / Harrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kearny, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark Airport and Main Terminals.
Njtp: Newark Airport
4.8 mi in
|
~11m
Main Terminals
6 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on US 1 EXPR. 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 1.9 miles (CR 508 / Harrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR 697 / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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