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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Greentree, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

70.6 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Downtown Greentree, NJ, NJ

Greentree, NJ

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

Traveling from Elizabethport to Greentree covers 70.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. By utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, you will find the trip moves quickly through the state. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit, this drive offers a straightforward transition between these two New Jersey locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 64 mi 1h 13m
Springdale Road 1.7 mi 3m
Marlton Pike 0.7 mi <1m
2nd Street 0.6 mi 2m
Fellowship Road 0.4 mi <1m
3rd Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Brunswick Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Atlantic Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 64 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Greentree, 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

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 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto NJ 73

511 ft · 17 sec · NJ 73
15

Turn left onto CR 673

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Fellowship Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto CR 616; CR 673

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Church Road
17

Turn right onto CR 673

1.7 mi · 3 min · Springdale Road
18

Turn left onto NJ 70

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Marlton Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right

482 ft · 35 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Nottinghamshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, NJ

35 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 67.3 — 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
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.
6
50 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
6
66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
7
67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.70 one way

$23.41 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.82 $25.64
premium $4.93 $13.69 $27.38
diesel $5.61 $15.59 $31.18

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$9

Total

$21

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.18 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.88 $4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 14, 2026

Origin

Elizabethport, NJ

Night in Elizabethport on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

W 3 to 8 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

Greentree, NJ

Night in Greentree on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Mansfield, NJ

35 mi in

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

8 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 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your travel occurring on major roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for a 64-mile uninterrupted stretch of your journey. Once you exit the turnpike, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate onto Springdale Road and Marlton Pike to reach your destination. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience for the bulk of your travel before transitioning into the more localized road network near Greentree. It is an efficient, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed over winding, scenic detours.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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 Springdale Road. 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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

122 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

207 ft

Total Descent

126 ft

Highest Point

122 ft

~40.3 mi in

Elevation Range

107 ft

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 Greentree, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

Njtp South: Camden

50 mi in | ~1h 1m | via NJTP

Wilmington

50 mi in | ~1h 1m | via NJTP

Camden

66.8 mi in | ~1h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). 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 Greentree, 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Greentree, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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