Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Dayton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Dayton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Elizabethport, NJ to Dayton, NJ is 31.4 miles and takes about 44m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on a major highway, making it ideal for a quick transit or a short day trip. You'll find this route efficient if you're looking for a direct connection between these two locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| Georges Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Forsgate Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Exit 8A | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| US 130 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 24.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Dayton, 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
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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 535
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto NJ 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
15
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 130 North: New Brunswick
16
Merge onto US 130
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 130
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
312 ft
·
8 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on CR 697
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Georges Road
19
Turn right
45 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn left
176 ft
·
16 sec
21
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
2.2 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
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
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
$5
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dayton, NJ
Late night in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
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
44m 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?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 80% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. While predominantly a high-speed transit, the final portion incorporates Georges Road and Forsgate Drive, offering a slight shift in road character before reaching your destination. It's a drive designed for efficiency rather than varied scenery.
80% 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Georges Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 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 15 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 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.
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 Dayton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Cranbury, Cr 535: Cranbury and Brunswick.
Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Njtp South: Trenton
2.2 mi in
|
~6m
Cranbury
27.3 mi in
|
~35m
|
via Exit 8A
Cr 535: Cranbury
28.1 mi in
|
~37m
Brunswick
28.1 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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 Dayton, 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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Dayton, 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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