Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to East Franklin, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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East Franklin, NJ
Matt Weissinger
Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.7-mile drive from Elizabethport to East Franklin, New Jersey, can be completed in about 35 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike, with segments of Hamilton Street and State Route 18. With a fuel cost estimated at $4 and no recommended stops, this is a quick and efficient journey. The route stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, offering a convenient option for local travel or an easy add-on to a larger trip. Its short distance means you can easily fit it into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Route 18 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Route 18 Service Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Albany Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 14.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and East Franklin, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
14
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
15
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
CR 527
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 18 Service Road
Toward NJ 18 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Toward NJ 27 South: Albany Street, Princeton
18
Turn straight onto NJ 27; CR 514
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Albany Street
19
Turn right onto CR 514; CR 527
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Easton Avenue
20
Turn left onto CR 514
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
21
Turn right onto North Lawrence Avenue
388 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Lawrence Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
North Lawrence Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 19.6 — 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
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
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 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527 toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
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.
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Cam...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
New Jersey Turnpike
(14.9 mi)
$2.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Franklin, NJ
Late night in East Franklin on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
3 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
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?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience, with 75% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on the Turnpike, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While the profile is described as highway-focused, transitions onto Hamilton Street and State Route 18 will introduce a different driving dynamic, moving you towards more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience both open highway cruising and more typical road conditions.
75% 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: 14.9 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 Hamilton Street. 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 22.7 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 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.
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 East Franklin, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Rutgers University, Cook/Douglass Campus, Highland Park and Princeton.
Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Njtp South: Trenton
2.2 mi in
|
~6m
Rutgers University
18.4 mi in
|
~26m
Cook/Douglass Campus
19.6 mi in
|
~28m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
19.6 mi in
|
~28m
|
via CR 527
Princeton
20.7 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.7 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 (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.08 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 East Franklin, 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 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 East Franklin, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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