Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Concordia, 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
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Concordia, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
This quick trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Concordia, NJ covers 33.3 miles and typically takes about 46 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, it's an economical option for a short journey. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, offering a direct path through the Northeast region. You'll find this drive to be efficient and convenient, ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| Applegarth Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Plains Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Exit 8A | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Forsgate Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Union Valley-Half Acre Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 24.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Concordia, 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
25 mi
·
28 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit onto Exit 8A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Exit 8A
Exit 8A
Toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe
13
Turn straight onto NJ 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 619
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Applegarth Road
15
Turn left onto CR 614
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Plains Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 615
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Valley-Half Acre Road
17
Turn left onto Concordia Circle
255 ft
·
17 sec
·
Concordia Circle
18
Turn right onto Asbourne Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Asbourne Drive
19
Turn right onto Edinburgh Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Edinburgh Drive
20
At end of road, turn right onto Andrew Johnson Drive
320 ft
·
19 sec
·
Andrew Johnson Drive
21
Turn left onto Norham Drive
192 ft
·
8 sec
·
Norham Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Norham Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Elizabeth, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 27.7 — 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
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Exit 8A
Take the exit onto Exit 8A toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
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 8A
Toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.44
New Jersey Turnpike
(24.5 mi)
$3.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Concordia, NJ
Morning in Concordia on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
17 mi in
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 warmer 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 drive that is heavily influenced by highway travel, with 77% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.5 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, so be prepared for sustained highway speeds. While the New Jersey Turnpike provides a fast-paced experience, the inclusion of Applegarth Road and US 1 will introduce some variation, potentially offering a slightly different driving feel as you transition between these main arteries. Overall, this is a functional route designed for efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 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 Applegarth Road. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.3 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 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.
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 Concordia, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Cranbury and Monroe.
Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp South: Trenton
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Cranbury
27.7 mi in
|
~34m
|
via Exit 8A
Monroe
28.5 mi in
|
~36m
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 46m. Total distance: 33.3 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 (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.44 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 Concordia, 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 — 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 Concordia, 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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