Cinnaminson, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is 68 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via I 95 and New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mostly interstate experience, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. If you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extensive scenic tour, this route fits the bill for a single-day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
47.2 mi
54m
Burlington Pike
12.9 mi
21m
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
2.6 mi
2m
US 1
1 mi
1m
Bayway
0.3 mi
<1m
South Broad Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 47.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cinnaminson, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on US 130
8.2 mi·13 min·Burlington Pike
2
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi·27 sec·Washington Avenue
3
Continue on US 130; CR 543
4.7 mi·8 min·Burlington Pike
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
6
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
47 mi·54 min·I 95
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse 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·35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
11
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi·41 sec·Bayway
12
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Broad Street
13
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi·1 min·US 1; US 9
14
Turn right
60 ft·6 sec
15
Turn right
383 ft·28 sec
16
Turn right
278 ft·22 sec
17
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·East Jersey Street
18
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 30 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You can easily start your drive at any point during the day without needing to break it up. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops. Pay attention to typical weekday traffic patterns on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially during peak commuting hours, as this can add time to your 68-mile journey.
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 34 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 46m 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 14m
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 Cinnaminson, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cinnaminson, NJ
This is one driving day of about 68 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Cinnaminson, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 47.2 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.2 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.2 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
6
13.5 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, C...
6
16.8 mi into trip|~27m in|I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
64 mi into trip|~1h 21m 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
65.8 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.27 one way
$22.55 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.35
$24.69
premium
$4.93
$13.19
$26.38
diesel
$5.61
$15.01
$30.03
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
New Jersey Turnpike
(2.6 mi)$0.37
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.14
$3.26
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.95
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.52
$4.35
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cinnaminson, NJ
Morning
in Cinnaminson on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning
in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
10:52 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
16 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
1h 30m 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...
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 65.7
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 75% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 95 and the New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 47.2 miles on I 95. The character is largely that of a functional interstate corridor, designed for efficient transit. While primarily highway, there are segments on Burlington Pike that offer a slight variation before rejoining the main arteries.
75% 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: 47.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Burlington Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 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: at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 95): 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.
Between Cinnaminson, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Camden and Staten Island.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 68 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 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 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 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 95): 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 Elizabeth, NJ before heading back.
