Origin
Blackwood, NJ
Morning in Blackwood on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackwood, 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
1h 42m
Distance
80.8 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackwood, NJ
David Kanigan
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
Blackwood, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward, same-day journey. You'll primarily be on major highways, so expect a functional, direct drive rather than a scenic exploration. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal route for a quick transit or a day trip with minimal travel time. The focus is on efficient movement between these two New Jersey points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Blackwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 71.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| Black Horse Pike | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 71.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on North Pennsylvania Avenue
57 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 534
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 168
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
11
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
12
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
13
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
14
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
16
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially during peak commuting hours. Consider fueling up before you leave Blackwood to ensure you have enough gas for the 80.8-mile journey, as your estimated fuel cost is around $13. Since this is a short, highway-centric route, you likely won't need extensive stops, but there are plenty of service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike if you need a break. A good tip for this drive is to be aware of the toll plazas on the Turnpike and have your E-ZPass or cash ready.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Blackwood, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Blackwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blackwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Blackwood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 71.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Blackwood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.9 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 534 / East Church Street
Turn right onto CR 534 / East Church Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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
6
78.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.40 one way
$26.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.07
New Jersey Turnpike
(71.9 mi)
$10.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$10
near mile 80.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 80.8
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 80.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 78
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 71.9 miles. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel. The initial and final segments might involve different roads like Black Horse Pike and South 1st Street, offering a brief change of pace before you merge onto the main highway. Overall, the personality of this route is one of directness and speed, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Black Horse Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 534 / East Church Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 534 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): 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 Blackwood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
4.2 mi in
|
~8m
Njtp North: New York
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.07 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: near the start (CR 534 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area 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 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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