Planning a trip from Brigantine to Elizabeth, NJ? This 117.1-mile drive will take you about 2 hours and 3 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, making it an economical option for a single-day excursion. This route is best suited for one day, offering a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. It's a manageable distance that won't require an overnight stay, perfect for a quick trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Brigantine, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
86.9 mi
1h 42m
US 9
9.2 mi
14m
Absecon Boulevard
7 mi
10m
Brigantine Boulevard
2.6 mi
4m
Carlton Street
1.5 mi
2m
West Brigantine Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
East White Horse Pike
1.2 mi
1m
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brigantine, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
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Start on this road
348 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Continue on South Roosevelt Boulevard
0.1 mi·28 sec·South Roosevelt Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 638
1.4 mi·3 min·West Brigantine Avenue
4
Continue on CR 638
0.3 mi·42 sec·Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 638
91 ft·3 sec·Brigantine Boulevard
6
Continue on CR 638
2.5 mi·4 min·Brigantine Boulevard
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 187
0.1 mi·13 sec·Brigantine Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Huron Avenue
0.5 mi·58 sec·Huron Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 87
0.1 mi·17 sec·Huron Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 30
7.0 mi·10 min·Absecon Boulevard
11
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi·1 min·East White Horse Pike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
13
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·15 min·Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi·58 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
16
Continue on GSP
22 mi·26 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto GSP
1.2 mi·2 min·Garden State Parkway
Exit 127Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 127Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 9 North: WoodbridgeUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto US 9
9.2 mi·14 min·US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi·1 min·East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi·2 min·Carlton Street
23
Turn right
60 ft·6 sec
24
Turn right
383 ft·28 sec
25
Turn right
278 ft·22 sec
26
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·East Jersey Street
27
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this straightforward 2-hour, 117.1-mile journey, flexibility is your best friend. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic in both Brigantine and Elizabeth. With no designated stops and a short duration, you can easily add spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local driving can sometimes consume fuel more quickly than highway cruising. Your estimated fuel cost is approximately $19. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to posted speed limits, as many sections will be through residential or commercial areas.
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 56.7 miles from Brigantine, NJ, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 14m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabeth, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brigantine, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brigantine, NJ
This is one driving day of about 113.5 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Brigantine, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 86.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 26.8 and 110.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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26.8 mi into trip|~39m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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99.8 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto GSP / Garden State Parkway toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, 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 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridg...
9
101 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, S...
7
101.3 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
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110.8 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
$18.82 one way
$37.63 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$20.61
$41.22
premium
$4.93
$22.01
$44.02
diesel
$5.61
$25.06
$50.12
Estimated Tolls: $5.21
Garden State Parkway
(86.9 mi)$5.21
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
$19
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.1
0
$11.92
$5.45
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.93
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.89
$7.26
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brigantine, NJ
Late night
in Brigantine on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night
in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
12:22 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
2h 28m 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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
$10
near mile 113.5
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 113.5
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...
17 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 113.5
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 109.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on South Roosevelt Boulevard, West Brigantine Avenue, and Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard. Given the lack of long highway stretches, anticipate frequent turns and traffic lights. The road's personality will likely involve a mix of urban and suburban settings as you make your way north. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires constant attention to your navigation.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.8 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 113.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Brigantine, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North, Gsp North and Staten Island.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 113.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.21 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Elizabeth, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Elizabeth, NJ before heading back.
