Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Cliffwood Beach, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethport, NJ
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Cliffwood Beach, NJ
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Cliffwood Beach, NJ covers 21.3 miles and takes about 35m 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, US 9, NJ 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| US 9 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| NJ 35 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Shore Concourse | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Cliffwood Beach, 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: 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
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use 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 Amboy
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Raritan Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 9 South, NJ 440 South: Perth Amboy, Raritan Center
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 9 South, NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto US 9
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 35
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 35
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
424 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CR 6
466 ft
·
13 sec
·
Amboy Road
22
Turn left onto Shore Concourse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Concourse
23
Turn right onto Fairfield Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fairfield Way
24
Arrive at destination
Fairfield Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 11.7 — 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...
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 9, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $5.13 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.97
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cliffwood Beach, NJ
Morning in Cliffwood Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
35m 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?
21.3 mi in 35m, mostly highway — 6.9 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.
77% 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: 6.9 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 US 9. 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 Effort
10/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
105 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
258 ft
Total Descent
230 ft
Highest Point
105 ft
~12.2 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
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 Elizabethport, NJ and Cliffwood Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy - among others.
Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Njtp South: Trenton
2.2 mi in
|
~6m
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
Raritan Center
11.7 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethport, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1665
Top landmarks
- • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
- • Elizabeth station — historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- • Hersch Tower — building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Arriving in Cliffwood Beach, NJ
Full guide →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 35m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 6.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.97 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 Cliffwood Beach, 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 Cliffwood Beach, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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