Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Hillsborough, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Hillsborough, NJ
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Trip Overview
Elizabethport to Hillsborough is 32.3 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I-287 and US-1, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region into another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from interstate travel to more local roads. It's a short enough distance that you can easily plan this drive for any day of the week, with minimal impact on your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| US 1 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Amwell Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Cedar Grove Lane | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Willow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 278 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Millstone Bypass | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Hillsborough, 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
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 278 West
8
Merge onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Edgar Road
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 1; US 9
12
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 287
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, South Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
509 ft
·
12 sec
Toward CR 527 South: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Continue on CR 527
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR 619
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Grove Lane
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on CR 514
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Amwell Road
22
Continue on CR 514
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Millstone Bypass
23
Continue on CR 514
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Amwell Road
24
Turn left onto Willow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Road
25
Arrive at destination
Willow Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 278 West
6
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, South Bound Brook
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 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, So...
9
22.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 527 South: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CR 527 South: Easton Avenue, New Brunswi...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
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
Hillsborough, NJ
Morning in Hillsborough on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
16 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 offers a mixed drive, with 54% of it being highway. You'll spend a significant portion on I-287, including a longest stretch of 9.1 miles on that interstate, which keeps the pace moving. As you get closer to Hillsborough, the drive transitions from the faster interstate environment to roads like US-1 and Amwell Road. This change means a shift in scenery and traffic patterns, becoming more typical of local commuting routes as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 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 14 decision points packed into just 32.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Hillsborough, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, New Brunswick and Bound Brook.
Mahwah
12.9 mi in
|
~24m
New Brunswick
22.4 mi in
|
~35m
Bound Brook
22.4 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Arriving in Hillsborough, NJ
Full guide →Hillsborough is a town in Somerset County (New Jersey).
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 53m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Hillsborough, 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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 Hillsborough, 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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