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Trip from North Haledon, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

26.7 mi

43 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough of New Jersey, United States

North Haledon, NJ

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city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Haledon, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 26.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 21, US 1, Belmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 21 14.3 mi 20m
US 1 3.3 mi 4m
Belmont Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
Christopher Columbus Highway 1.6 mi 1m
Elizabeth Avenue 1.4 mi 4m
West Broadway 0.5 mi <1m
US 46 0.4 mi <1m
McLean Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 21 — 14.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Haledon, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.

1

Start on this road

327 ft · 29 sec · this road
2

Turn left

367 ft · 28 sec
3

At end of road, turn right

0.1 mi · 48 sec
4

At end of road, turn left onto CR 675

2.2 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue
5

Turn left onto CR 673

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Broadway
6

Turn right onto CR 509

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Main Street
7

Turn right onto NJ 19

397 ft · 9 sec · Ward Street
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on NJ 19

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Oliver Street
9

Turn slight left onto NJ 19

0.4 mi · 24 sec · NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 80 East: George Washington Bridge, New York City
11

Merge onto I 80

1.6 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 60 Toward SH 20: Hawthorne, Clifton Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

173 ft · 4 sec
Toward NJ 20 South: Clifton Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · this road
Toward NJ 20 South: Clifton
15

Merge onto NJ 20

0.4 mi · 25 sec · McLean Boulevard
16

Merge onto US 46

0.4 mi · 25 sec · US 46
17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

14 mi · 20 min · NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9
19

Continue on US 1; US 9

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Mravlag Place
21

Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue
22

Turn left onto 1st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
23

Turn left onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Broadway
24

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn right

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | NJ 19 / Ward Street

Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward SH 20: Hawthorne, Clifton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 60 Toward SH 20: Hawthorne, Clifton
8
6.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 20 South: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 20 South: Clifton
6
7.1 mi into trip | ~12m 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

$4.43 one way

$8.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.85 $9.70
premium $4.93 $5.18 $10.36
diesel $5.61 $5.90 $11.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 8 0 $2.80 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07
EV Truck/SUV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71

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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

North Haledon, NJ

Evening in North Haledon on Sunday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost

W 2 to 13 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Elizabethport, NJ

Evening in Elizabethport on Sunday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Mostly Clear

W 2 to 17 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

6 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

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

26.7 mi in 43m, mostly highway — 14.3 mi of that is on NJ 21.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 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 18 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 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.

Between North Haledon, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward New York City, Sh 20: Hawthorne and Clifton.

New York City

3.9 mi in | ~8m

Sh 20: Hawthorne

5.9 mi in | ~10m

Clifton

5.9 mi in | ~10m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). 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: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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