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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Barrington, 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 34m

Distance

76.6 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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borough of New Jersey

Barrington, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 76.6-mile drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Barrington, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 34 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $13. The route predominantly utilizes major highways, making it efficient for covering ground. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, it's an easy one-day excursion with no need for an overnight stop. You'll be staying within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey for the entire trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.3 miles from Elizabeth, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 64 mi 1h 13m
I 295 6.2 mi 7m
US 1 1.1 mi 1m
Bayway 0.8 mi 1m
Gloucester Pike 0.8 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.5 mi <1m
Warwick Road North 0.3 mi <1m
East Jersey Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 64 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Barrington, NJ.

1

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Jersey Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
3

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9
4

Enter roundabout onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bayway
5

Continue on NJ 439

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bayway
6

Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

47 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
16

Merge onto I 295

6.2 mi · 7 min · I 295
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 30 Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto CR 669

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Warwick Road North
19

Turn right onto West Phoenix Avenue

384 ft · 16 sec · West Phoenix Avenue
20

Continue on Watkins Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Watkins Avenue
21

Turn right onto Gloucester Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Gloucester Avenue
22

Continue on CR 659

0.8 mi · 1 min · Gloucester Pike
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Clements Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right

64 ft · 10 sec
25

Turn left

82 ft · 6 sec
26

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a duration of under two hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. Aim to leave Elizabeth early to bypass potential morning traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. Since it's a short drive, dedicated rest stops aren't strictly necessary, but you'll find plenty of service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the Turnpike is substantial, and plan accordingly before you hit that 64-mile segment.

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 38.3 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 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 17m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Elizabeth, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elizabeth, NJ

This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Elizabeth, 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 64 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tullytown, PA

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 74.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Brunswick Avenue

Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
9
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
8
74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 30 Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.70 one way

$25.40 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.91 $27.82
premium $4.93 $14.86 $29.71
diesel $5.61 $16.91 $33.82

Estimated Tolls: $8.97

New Jersey Turnpike (64 mi) $8.97

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

$13

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.04 $3.68
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.70 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.72 $4.90

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Elizabeth, NJ

Late night in Elizabeth on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barrington, NJ

Late night in Barrington on Sunday

Local time

12:24 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 34m 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?

This drive is overwhelmingly a highway experience, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 64 miles, on the New Jersey Turnpike. Expect a profile that's largely highway-focused, meaning consistent speeds and a direct path. While the majority is on high-speed roads like I-295 and US-1, the initial and final segments might offer a slight shift as you transition on and off these main arteries.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Brunswick Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 2.2 miles (Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Elizabeth, NJ and Barrington, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

Njtp South: Camden

50.4 mi in | ~1h | via NJTP

Wilmington

50.4 mi in | ~1h | via NJTP

Camden

67.2 mi in | ~1h 19m

About the Cities

Starting 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 34m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.97 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 Barrington, 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 2.2 miles (Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barrington, 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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