Origin
Belford, NJ
Morning in Belford on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belford, 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
47m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belford, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Elizabethport, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Belford to Elizabethport covers a 30.1-mile span through the heart of New Jersey. You can expect the journey to take approximately 42 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route relies on a mix of local roads and the Garden State Parkway, you will navigate through the Northeast corridor with ease. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly cost-effective commute. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the trip is short enough to fit easily into a busy schedule without much logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 36 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belford, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 36
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 36
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP
Use the slight left lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Local, All Exits
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
15
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
16
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
17
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
18
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
20
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
22
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
23
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Belford, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Local, All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Local, All Exits
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
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 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.54
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.4 mi)
$0.90
Garden State Parkway
(10.6 mi)
$0.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
13 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
47m 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. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this trip features zero highway-based miles, focusing instead on navigating the local infrastructure. You will find that the road's personality is defined by frequent turns rather than sustained, high-speed cruising. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads and the Garden State Parkway, you should prepare for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant adjustments. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 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 16 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 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 Belford, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Local, All Exits, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City - among others.
Gsp
6.7 mi in
|
~10m
Local
7.3 mi in
|
~12m
All Exits
7.3 mi in
|
~12m
Njtp: New York City
18.1 mi in
|
~26m
Trenton
18.1 mi in
|
~26m
Njtp North: New York City
19.1 mi in
|
~28m
Staten Island
26.2 mi in
|
~37m
Linden
27.6 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.54 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 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 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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