Connecting Elizabeth to Gloucester City requires a dedicated 80.1-mile journey through the Northeast corridor of New Jersey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 37 minutes behind the wheel for this trip, which is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of approximately $13, it is an economical route for those traveling between these two points. Since this path is entirely local, you won't need to worry about splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes directness over interstate speed, making it a manageable task for any driver.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Elizabeth, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
64 mi
1h 13m
I 295
9.4 mi
10m
US 1
1.1 mi
1m
Bayway
0.8 mi
1m
Exit 26
0.7 mi
<1m
Klemm Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.5 mi
<1m
North-South Freeway
0.4 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 Gloucester City, 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: TrentonUse 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 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse 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
9.4 mi·10 min·I 295
17
Take the exit onto Exit 26
0.7 mi·49 sec·Exit 26
Exit 26Toward I 76 West: Camden, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi·30 sec·North-South Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 1DToward US 130 North: CollingswoodUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto US 130
0.2 mi·18 sec·Crescent Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Klemm Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Klemm Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Francis Street
401 ft·19 sec·Francis Street
23
Turn right onto East Brown Street
267 ft·11 sec·East Brown Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Brown Street
Trip Plan
Because this 80.1-mile route is strictly local, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a wise move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops since the duration is under two hours, allowing you to reach Gloucester City in one efficient push. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $13 estimate may fluctuate based on local pricing along your specific path. To make the most of this drive, verify your navigation before leaving Elizabeth, as the reliance on local roads like Bayway Circle involves frequent turns that require a clear route plan.
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 40.1 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 48m 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 48m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gloucester City, 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 80.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 79 — 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.
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
78 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|Exit 26
Take the exit onto Exit 26 toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
79 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 130 North: Collingswood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward US 130 North: Collingswood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.28 one way
$26.56 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.54
$29.09
premium
$4.93
$15.53
$31.07
diesel
$5.61
$17.69
$35.37
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: 28 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24
0
$8.41
$3.84
Efficient EV
20
0
$7.01
$3.20
EV Truck/SUV
32
0
$11.21
$5.13
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Night
in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gloucester City, NJ
Night
in Gloucester City on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
40 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about monotonous highway cruising; this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local personality. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, relying instead on local arteries like East Jersey Street, Bayway Circle, and Bayway to navigate the landscape. Because there are no significant uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience. The road demands your full attention as you navigate through various local junctions rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.1 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.7 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.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Gloucester City, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 80.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m 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 Gloucester City, 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gloucester City, NJ before heading back.
