Origin
Montvale, NJ
Evening in Montvale on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montvale, 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
55m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montvale, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montvale, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 34.2 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, NJ 17, Forest Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| NJ 17 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Kinderkamack Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Maywood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Gardens Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montvale, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Penn Avenue
363 ft
·
15 sec
·
Penn Avenue
2
Continue on Myrtle Street
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
Myrtle Street
3
Continue on Hillcrest Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 94
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Grand Avenue East
5
Turn left onto CR 503
499 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Street
6
Turn straight onto CR 503
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kinderkamack Road
7
Turn right onto CR 110
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Westwood Avenue
8
Turn left onto CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
9
Continue on CR 59
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
10
Continue on CR 59
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
4th Avenue
11
Continue on CR 59
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 59
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maywood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 56
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Essex Street
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
15
Merge onto NJ 17
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
17
Merge onto NJ 3
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 3
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto NJ 81
407 ft
·
23 sec
·
NJ 81
26
Take the exit
216 ft
·
5 sec
Toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
408 ft
·
14 sec
Toward North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Jersey Gardens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
29
Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jersey Gardens Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto Trumbull Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Trumbull Street
32
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
33
Turn right onto Broadway
486 ft
·
21 sec
·
Broadway
34
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Montvale, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 20.4 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport
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.
Exit 13A
Toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airpor...
9
31.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth...
8
31.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Jersey Gardens Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jersey Gardens Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.47
New Jersey Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$1.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
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
3 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
55m 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?
34.2 mi in 55m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 20.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 24 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Montvale, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Rutherford
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
American Dream
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
Stadium
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
Racetrack
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
Training Facility
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
19.9 mi in
|
~30m
Njtp South: Newark
20.4 mi in
|
~32m
Elizabeth Seaport
31.3 mi in
|
~47m
Newark Airport
31.3 mi in
|
~47m
Avenue East
31.8 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.47 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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