Origin
Bedminster, NJ
Late night in Bedminster on Sunday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedminster, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedminster, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.4-mile drive from Bedminster, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is a quick trip, estimated to take around 41 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 81% of the journey on expressways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $5 for this short hop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the drive contained within familiar territory. This route is ideal if you need to cover ground quickly within New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 202 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedminster, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on US 202
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 202
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Somerville Road
3
Take the ramp onto US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 287
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 287
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
13
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
15
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
17
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
19
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
20
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
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 I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
3:32 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
4 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
41m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 31.4-mile journey. The Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway forms a significant portion of the drive, offering a stretch of 23.3 miles without major interruptions. You'll also navigate sections of Spring Street and US 202, which may offer a slight change of pace from the high-speed expressway. With 81% of the drive on highways, this route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours. The character is largely about efficient movement, with the longer highway segments ensuring a consistent driving pace.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Spring Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 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 17 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bedminster, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Hillside
26.4 mi in
|
~31m
Irvington
26.4 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
Full guide →Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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 Elizabeth, 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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 Elizabeth, 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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