Origin
Browns Mills, NJ
Morning in Browns Mills on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Browns Mills, 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
1h 29m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Browns Mills, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 58.8-mile drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is a straightforward journey, estimated to take about 1 hour and 29 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate along the New Jersey Turnpike, with segments on Browns Mills Cookstown Road and Sharon Station Road. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10, making it an economical option. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 30.3 mi | 35m |
| Browns Mills Cookstown Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Sharon Station Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| Old York Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Holmes Mill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Evergreen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cookstown-New Egypt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Forked River Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 30.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browns Mills, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 545
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Trenton Road
3
Turn right onto CR 667
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 667
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
5
Turn right onto CR 667
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bayberry Street
6
Turn left onto CR 667
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Lakeshore Drive
7
Continue on CR 667
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Browns Mills Cookstown Road
8
Continue on CR 616
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on CR 616
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cookstown-New Egypt Road
10
Continue on CR 616
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
11
Continue on CR 528
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto CR 8
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Road
13
Continue on CR 27
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Holmes Mill Road
14
Turn right onto CR 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Path Road
15
Turn left onto CR 539
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Forked River Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 539 ALT
53 ft
·
0 sec
·
Sharon Station Road
17
Continue on CR 539 ALT
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Sharon Station Road
18
Turn left onto Herbert Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Herbert Road
19
Turn right onto CR 539
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Old York Road
20
Continue on CR 539
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn slight right
94 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn right onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
23
Turn left onto I 95; NJTP
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
24
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
27
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
28
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
29
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
30
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
31
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
32
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
33
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
34
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Browns Mills, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.5 — 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 545 / Trenton Road
Turn right onto CR 545 / Trenton Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 667 / Broadway Street
Turn right onto CR 667 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
5
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
5
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
East Jersey Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.24
New Jersey Turnpike
(30.3 mi)
$4.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 6 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
29 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
20 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
1h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.3 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. This means you'll experience periods of faster, highway-style driving interspersed with local road sections. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between these two types of roads, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 545 / Trenton Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 545 / Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 667 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 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.
On the drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
54.8 mi in
|
~1h 20m
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.24 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.
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 545 / Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 667 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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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