Origin
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Morning in Bradley Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradley Gardens, 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
49m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Mike Norris
Elizabeth, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bradley Gardens to Elizabeth is 32.3 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I 287, US 1, and US 22, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip connecting two points within New Jersey. You'll be on major roadways for most of the journey, making it a quick and efficient connection. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with minimal planning. Consider this drive when you need a direct and no-fuss transit between these specific NJ locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| US 1 | 10.1 mi | 16m |
| US 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Carlton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 202 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| First Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Gardens, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 567
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
3
Continue on CR 567
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto CR 567
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
First Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 202
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202
6
Take the exit
460 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 287
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1A
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 1
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Street
16
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
18
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
19
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
20
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Bradley Gardens, 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 2.8 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
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 US 22 East: New York, Somerville
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 22 East: New York
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward US 1 North: Newark
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
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
Morning in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
16 mi in
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
22 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
49m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with an 83% highway share. Expect to spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates and major US routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on I 287, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority is highway, the integration of US 1 and US 22 means you'll experience segments that feel more like major arterial roads than pure interstate. The character remains consistently geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
83% 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: 13.4 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 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 32.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Bradley Gardens, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Somerville along the way.
Somerville
2.8 mi in
|
~6m
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 49m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 287. 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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