Origin
Cranbury, NJ
Morning in Cranbury on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranbury, 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
46m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranbury, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Cranbury and Elizabethport, this 32.3-mile journey is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 46 minutes. Because the trip is short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the New Jersey Turnpike, along with segments of South River Road and South 1st Street, to navigate the Northeast corridor. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective drive. It is an ideal route for those focused on efficiency, as the lack of required stops ensures you reach your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 24 mi | 27m |
| South River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cranbury-South River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plainsboro Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 24 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranbury, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on CR 535
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 535
287 ft
·
9 sec
·
Half Acre Road
4
Turn left onto US 130; CR 535
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 130; CR 535
5
Turn slight right onto CR 535
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 535
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
7
Turn right onto NJ 32
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
15
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
16
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
17
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
18
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
20
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
22
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
23
Arrive at destination
Broadway
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 Cranbury, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28.4 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.36
New Jersey Turnpike
(24 mi)
$3.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
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
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
46m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 75% of this route is spent on high-speed roads. The core of your drive is a 24-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike, which provides the most consistent pace for your journey. Once you transition away from the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you navigate through South River Road and South 1st Street. This transition offers a distinct contrast from the sustained speed of the Turnpike, moving you into a more urban setting. Be prepared for a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and direct access over scenic detours.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and South River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 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 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cranbury, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp Toll
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Njtp North: New York City
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
Staten Island
28.4 mi in
|
~36m
Linden
29.8 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.36 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.
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 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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