Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Crestwood Village, NJ
Peter Vang
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Crestwood Village, NJ covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Pinehurst Road, Whiting-New Egypt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| Pinehurst Road | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Whiting-New Egypt Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Forked River Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Allentown-Lakewood Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Sharon Station Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,295 veh/hr typical · worst 2,964
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 90 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Crestwood Village, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 439
Continue on NJ 439
Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 524; CR 539
Turn left onto CR 526 Spur
Turn left onto CR 526
Turn right onto CR 539 ALT
Enter roundabout onto CR 539
Continue on CR 539
Continue on CR 539
Continue on CR 539
Continue on CR 530
Continue on CR 530
Turn left onto Aster Place
Turn left onto Columbine Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 East: Shore Points
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.99 one way
$21.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| premium | $5.01 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Crestwood Village on Saturday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
64°F
Lawrence, NJ
33 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
65.8 mi in 1h 29m, mostly highway — 37.5 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Pinehurst Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
147 ft
Highest Point
176 ft
~61.1 mi in
Elevation Range
166 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Crestwood Village, NJ, road signs point toward Shore Points, Cr 539: Hightstown and Allentown.
Shore Points
Cr 539: Hightstown
Allentown
Founded 1665
Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Elizabeth, NJ or browse trips ending in Crestwood Village, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.
