Elizabethport, NJ to Jackson, NJ is 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 44m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, staying entirely within New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two points. Given its short duration and focus on expressways, this route is ideal for a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
64 mi
1h 13m
NJ 73
10.9 mi
15m
Jackson Road
2.7 mi
5m
2nd Street
0.6 mi
2m
3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Brunswick Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Cole Place
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 Jackson, 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: TrentonUse 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 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi·41 sec·NJ 73
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on NJ 73
5.1 mi·7 min·NJ 73
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on NJ 73
1.3 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 73
4.0 mi·5 min·NJ 73
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
481 ft·18 sec
19
Turn left onto CR 534
2.7 mi·5 min·Jackson Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
CR 534
Trip Plan
Given the drive's relatively short duration of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow ample time to reach your destination before dark. While the drive is not exceptionally long, consider a brief stop for fuel or a restroom break along the New Jersey Turnpike, perhaps around the halfway point, to ensure a comfortable journey. Keep an eye out for toll plazas as you navigate the turnpike, as these are a key feature of this highway-focused route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elizabethport, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elizabethport, NJ
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Elizabethport, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 64 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
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
8
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.48 one way
$26.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.76
$29.52
premium
$4.93
$15.77
$31.53
diesel
$5.61
$17.95
$35.90
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Night
in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jackson, NJ
Night
in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 2.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, experiencing a longest stretch of 64 miles uninterrupted on this highway. Expect a consistent, fast-paced driving experience for the majority of your journey. While the initial and final segments might involve some local roads like NJ 73 and Jackson Road, the bulk of the trip is defined by its highway profile, offering minimal scenic detours.
92% 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 13 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.
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 Jackson, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Atlantic City.
Jackson Township is a town of 60,000 people (2022) in Ocean County (New Jersey). Jackson is the site of Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor theme parks. This article also covers Plumsted Township, a community of about 8,000 people to the west of Jackson.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, NJ before heading back.
