Origin
Mountainside, NJ
Morning in Mountainside on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountainside, 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
26m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountainside, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a short jaunt across the Northeast, the 15.4-mile trip from Mountainside to Elizabethport is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend approximately 27 minutes on the road, making it a quick and straightforward transit. The route relies entirely on local roads like New Providence Road, NJ 82, and Morris Avenue rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive for your itinerary. Given the short duration and distance, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Morris Avenue | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| West Jersey Street | 2 mi | 6m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Providence Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainside, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on this road
403 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
245 ft
·
18 sec
3
Turn left
402 ft
·
35 sec
4
Turn left onto CR 645
424 ft
·
11 sec
·
New Providence Road
5
Turn left onto US 22
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
8
Turn slight right onto NJ 82
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Morris Avenue
9
Turn right onto NJ 27
53 ft
·
6 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
10
Turn left onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto West Jersey Street
2.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Jersey Street
12
Turn left onto 1st Street
510 ft
·
17 sec
·
1st Street
13
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
14
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 645 / New Providence Road
Turn left onto CR 645 / New Providence Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, Elizabeth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 82: Morris Avenue, Kean University, E...
5
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Jersey Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
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
7:53 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
3 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
26m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 15.4-mile duration. The journey lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will experience frequent transitions as you move through the local road network. Driving through this part of New Jersey feels more like a series of connected neighborhood segments rather than a high-speed transit. Prepare for a steady pace where the road character remains consistent from start to finish.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 645 / New Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Mountainside, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Kean University and Elizabeth.
Kean University
5.7 mi in
|
~10m
Elizabeth
5.7 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 645 / New Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
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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