Traveling from Elizabethport to Bass River covers 89.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 52 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused route, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to move between these two Northeast locations. Navigating this path involves transitioning from the New Jersey Turnpike onto the Garden State Parkway. Since the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It serves as an efficient connection through New Jersey, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the stress of a multi-day journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
75.8 mi
1h 28m
New Jersey Turnpike
6.9 mi
7m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
1.4 mi
2m
East Greenbush Road
1.1 mi
2m
2nd Street
0.6 mi
2m
GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
1m
US 9
0.4 mi
<1m
3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 75.8 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Bass River, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
370 ft·21 sec·Broadway
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi·2 min·2nd Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi·56 sec·3rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi·44 sec·Atlantic Street
5
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi·43 sec·Cole Place
6
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
0.3 mi·42 sec·Brunswick Avenue
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
6.9 mi·7 min·New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, WoodbridgeUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth AmboyUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi·1 min·GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State ParkwayUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi·3 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi·49 sec·Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
72 mi·1 hr 23 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 52Toward New GretnaUse the slight right lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 654
1.1 mi·2 min·East Greenbush Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 9
20
Turn left onto Allens Dock Road
491 ft·21 sec·Allens Dock Road
21
Arrive at destination
Allens Dock Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick sub-two-hour drive, your departure timing is flexible, though avoiding peak commuting hours is always a smart move to keep your travel time closer to the 1h 52m estimate. You won't need to plan for formal stops, as the direct nature of the route allows you to power through the entire 89.4 miles without interruption. However, keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on the Garden State Parkway; monitor your fuel gauge before merging onto the parkway to avoid unnecessary stops during the long 75.8-mile stretch. Carrying a small amount of cash or a toll transponder is essential for this route. Use the simplicity of the drive to your advantage by planning your arrival in Bass River for early afternoon to maximize your time once you reach your destination.
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 44.7 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.8 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bass River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elizabethport, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elizabethport, NJ
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Elizabethport, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 75.8 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 87.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
2.2 mi into trip|~6m 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
9.7 mi into trip|~15m in|Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
11.1 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
7
11.4 mi into trip|~18m in|GSP Southbound entrance
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
7
87.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward New Gretna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward New Gretna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.82 one way
$29.64 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.23
$32.47
premium
$4.93
$17.34
$34.68
diesel
$5.61
$19.74
$39.48
Estimated Tolls: $5.51
Garden State Parkway
(75.8 mi)$4.54
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.9 mi)$0.97
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
$15
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night
in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bass River, NJ
Late night
in Bass River on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
1h 52m 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?
This drive is dominated by high-speed transit, with 95% of your journey spent on major highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 75.8 miles. While the route begins with a mix of the New Jersey Turnpike and local exits, the experience quickly shifts to a consistent interstate grind. Expect a fast-paced environment where the road remains predictable and well-maintained. Because the route is so heavily reliant on major corridors, you will find yourself focused on highway navigation rather than navigating technical local turns.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 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 Elizabethport, NJ and Bass River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy.
Gsp
9.7 mi in|~15m|via Exit 11
Woodbridge
9.7 mi in|~15m|via Exit 11
Gsp South
11.1 mi in|~18m
Perth Amboy
11.1 mi in|~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.51 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Bass River, 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 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 Bass River, NJ before heading back.
