Origin
Deerfield, NJ
Late night in Deerfield on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield, 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
2h 16m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Deerfield to Elizabeth covers 110.3 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes of driving time. Because this route is entirely local, you should plan for a single-day trip rather than an overnight stay. Expect to budget around $18 for fuel to complete the journey. This route is firmly situated within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. It is a practical choice if you prefer navigating through local communities rather than sticking to major interstates. Overall, the drive is straightforward enough to handle in one go, offering a direct path between these two New Jersey locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 71.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| NJ 77 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ellis Mill Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Bridgeton Pike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Clements Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 71.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on CR 540
36 ft
·
7 sec
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West Deerfield Road
2
Turn left onto NJ 77
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 77
3
Enter roundabout onto NJ 77
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridgeton Pike
4
Continue on NJ 77
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridgeton Pike
5
Turn right onto CR 641
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellis Mill Road
6
Continue on CR 641
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ellis Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
8
Merge onto NJ 55
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto Exit 58
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Exit 58
Exit 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Deptford Center Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto NJ 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hurffville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clements Bridge Road
14
Turn left onto NJ 168
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
22
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
23
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
24
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
25
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
26
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
27
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
28
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
29
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 57 minute drive consists entirely of local roads, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local turns and circles that characterize this path. Because there are no scheduled stops in the data provided, plan your own breaks ahead of time to ensure you stay refreshed. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before you head out to avoid searching for stations on unfamiliar local roads. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the layout of Pole Tavern Circle before you depart, as navigating local circles is a primary part of the 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 52.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 50m
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 Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Deerfield, 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 71.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.9 miles.
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 100.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
Navigation decision point
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Exit 58
Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
100.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.34 one way
$34.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.99 | $37.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.07
New Jersey Turnpike
(71.9 mi)
$10.07
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
$17
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
52 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
2 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 16m 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 104.6
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 101
View on nps.gov
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...
17 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 104.6
View on nps.gov
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 104.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel throughout the entire 110.3-mile distance. With 0% of the route on major highways, you will navigate via Pole Tavern Circle, Bridgeton Pike, and Ellis Mill Road rather than high-speed lanes. The road's personality is defined by constant transitions rather than long, monotonous interstate stretches. Since the route relies exclusively on local roads, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that moves away from the typical highway grind. Stay alert at intersections and turns, as this route requires more active attention than a standard turnpike commute.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.9 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 Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in.
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 23 significant decision points across 104.6 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 14.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 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 Deerfield, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Deptford
24.4 mi in
|
~35m
|
via Exit 58
Almonesson
24.4 mi in
|
~35m
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via Exit 58
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
27.9 mi in
|
~42m
Njtp North: New York
28.1 mi in
|
~43m
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 2h 16m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.07 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.
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 14.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: 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.
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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