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Trip from Collings Lakes, 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

2h 1m

Distance

91.2 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Collings Lakes, NJ, NJ

Collings Lakes, NJ

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city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Trip Overview

Collings Lakes, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 91.2 miles and takes about 2h 1m via New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, and US 206, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, covering ground entirely within New Jersey. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a convenient option for a single-day drive. Plan for roughly $15 in fuel costs for this 91.2-mile route, which should be easily manageable within a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.6 miles from Collings Lakes, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 44.1 mi 51m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 16.5 mi 20m
12th Street 3.6 mi 4m
East Black Horse Pike 1.7 mi 2m
Bellevue Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
South 1st Street 0.6 mi 1m
Cains Mill Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 44.1 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collings Lakes, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.

1

Start on East Cushman Avenue

61 ft · 4 sec · East Cushman Avenue
2

Turn right onto Cains Mill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cains Mill Road
3

Turn right onto US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Black Horse Pike
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
5

Merge onto NJ 54

1.9 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
6

Continue on NJ 54

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Route 54 North
7

Continue on NJ 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
8

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
9

Turn right onto NJ 54

501 ft · 8 sec · NJ 54
10

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
12

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
17

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

44 mi · 51 min · New Jersey Turnpike
18

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
21

Turn right

142 ft · 14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
22

Turn sharp right onto NJ 439

468 ft · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
23

Continue on NJ 439

379 ft · 14 sec · Brunswick Avenue
24

Continue on Cole Place

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Continue on Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
26

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
27

At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 1st Street
28

Turn left onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Broadway
29

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 1 minute, this trip is best tackled in a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic congestion. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you'll want to ensure your tank is sufficiently full before hitting the road, especially considering the longest stretch of 44.1 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike where services might be spaced out. There are no specific stops recommended in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed.

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 45.6 miles from Collings Lakes, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.6 miles or 1h 3m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Collings Lakes, 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 Collings Lakes, NJ

This is one driving day of about 91.2 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Collings Lakes, 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 44.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

46 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Collings Lakes, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hammonton, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Southampton Township, New Jersey

0.4 mi

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hammonton, New Jersey

1.2 mi

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.1

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16095611440

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.2

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.1

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 84.7

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.1

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $100 or ab mile 65.1

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.1

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.2

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.6

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.6

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 58.6

Cranbury, New Jersey

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.2

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 65.1

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.6

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.2

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 84.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 84.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 78.2

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 84.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Island Entertainment

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 84.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13472367136

Visit website

Lights for Life

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 84.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

Bloomingdale Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 84.7

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.2 and 89.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
25.2 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 206

Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
42.4 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
42.8 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue

Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.12 one way

$30.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.56 $33.12
premium $4.93 $17.69 $35.37
diesel $5.61 $20.14 $40.27

Estimated Tolls: $6.18

New Jersey Turnpike (44.1 mi) $6.18

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

$15

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.58 $4.38
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
EV Truck/SUV 36.5 0 $12.77 $5.84

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Collings Lakes, NJ

Morning in Collings Lakes on Sunday

Local time

11:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabethport, NJ

Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday

Local time

11:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bristol, PA

46 mi in

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

1 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

2h 1m 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

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 91.2
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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 91.2
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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 91.2
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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 88.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 44.1 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. While the exact transition isn't drastic, expect the New Jersey Turnpike to be the dominant character for a substantial portion of your travel time. This highway-centric profile means fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours but a predictable and efficient journey.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in near US 206.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 19 significant decision points across 91.2 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 25.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Collings Lakes, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

New York

25.2 mi in | ~35m | via US 206

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

41.7 mi in | ~56m

Njtp North: New York City

42.4 mi in | ~58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 91.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.18 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.

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 25.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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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