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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Bridgeton, 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 20m

Distance

110.8 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

Bridgeton, NJ

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Elizabeth to Bridgeton covers 110.8 miles of New Jersey terrain, typically requiring about 2 hours and 20 minutes of travel time. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route involves a series of local roads, including East Jersey Street, the Bayway Circle, and Bayway itself. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this straightforward connection within the Northeast region provides a direct path between your origin and destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

55.4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 72.5 mi 1h 23m
Veterans Memorial Highway 15 mi 17m
Buck Road 7.2 mi 10m
Centerton Road 6.5 mi 9m
Pearl Street North 2.8 mi 4m
US 1 1.1 mi 1m
North-South Freeway 0.9 mi 1m
Creek Road 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 72.5 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Bridgeton, 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

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto NJ 168

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Black Horse Pike
15

Turn left onto CR 659

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Browning Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn slight left onto CR 753

0.8 mi · 2 min · Creek Road
17

Turn left onto Harding Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Harding Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
19

Merge onto NJ 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
20

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55

15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 45 Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn right onto CR 553

7.2 mi · 10 min · Buck Road
23

Turn left onto CR 553

1.8 mi · 2 min · Centerton Road
24

Continue on CR 540; CR 553

4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road
25

Turn slight right onto NJ 56

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Landis Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26

Turn slight left onto NJ 77

2.8 mi · 4 min · Pearl Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Turn right

49 ft · 5 sec
28

Turn right

29 ft · 2 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 20 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic surges to ensure a smoother experience. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, verify your GPS settings before you head out to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns through Bayway and beyond. While the $18 fuel budget is modest, it is wise to check your levels before leaving Elizabeth, as local stop-and-go driving can impact your overall consumption. Because there are no formal stops listed, feel free to pull over whenever you need a break to stretch your legs. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your navigation during the initial stages in Elizabeth to ensure you successfully clear the Bayway Circle.

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 55.4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 Bridgeton, 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.

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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 Elizabeth, NJ

This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 72.5 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

55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 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 72.5 miles.

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

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Fireside Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sewell, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Deptford, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Fireside Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18562702220

Visit website

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 79.1

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

The Olive Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 87

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18564686655

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 79.1

Blackwood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18563025675

Visit website

De Olde Towne Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 110.8

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18564553474

Visit website

Terra Nova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 87

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+18565898883

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 15.8

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 39.6

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.6

Cranbury, New Jersey

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.6

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31.6

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.6

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Barclay Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+18567956225

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Bellmawr Lake

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 79.1

Bellmawr, New Jersey

+18569330554

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 71.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 93.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

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 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
76 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
8
78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
8
93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton

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 45 Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.37 one way

$36.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.12 $40.24
premium $4.93 $21.49 $42.98
diesel $5.61 $24.46 $48.93

Estimated Tolls: $10.15

New Jersey Turnpike (72.5 mi) $10.15

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

$18

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.2 0 $11.63 $5.32
Efficient EV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43
EV Truck/SUV 44.3 0 $15.51 $7.09

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeton, NJ

Late night in Bridgeton on Sunday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bristol, PA

55 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 20m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route utilizes 0% highway travel, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and the frequent turns required to navigate toward Bridgeton. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch on this path, as the road profile emphasizes constant movement through local infrastructure. You will find that the character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on surface streets rather than fast-paced highway lanes. Stay alert for these frequent directional changes as you make your way across the state.

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: 72.5 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 2.6 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 110.8 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76 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 Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Vineland, Cr 553: Clayton and Glassboro - among others.

Njtp South: Camden

50.4 mi in | ~1h | via NJTP

Wilmington

50.4 mi in | ~1h | via NJTP

Philadelphia

76 mi in | ~1h 30m

Vineland

78.8 mi in | ~1h 37m | via NJ 55

Cr 553: Clayton

93.8 mi in | ~1h 54m

Glassboro

93.8 mi in | ~1h 54m

Centerton

93.8 mi in | ~1h 54m

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 2h 20m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m 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 72.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.15 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 Bridgeton, 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76 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 Bridgeton, 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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