If you are looking to travel between Elizabethport and Lincoln Park, this 75.6-mile journey across New Jersey is best approached as a straightforward day trip. You should anticipate roughly 1 hour and 38 minutes of travel time, as the route avoids highways entirely to stick to local roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this is an affordable excursion that stays within the Northeast region. Because the total duration is quite manageable, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. Keep in mind that this is a localized drive, so your experience will be defined by the pace of neighborhood streets rather than the speed of major expressways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
61.2 mi
1h 11m
New Jersey Turnpike
6.9 mi
7m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
1.4 mi
2m
South Barnegat Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
2nd Street
0.6 mi
2m
West Bay Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
1m
Village Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Lincoln Park, 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
6.9 mi·7 min·New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, WoodbridgeUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth AmboyUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi·1 min·GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State ParkwayUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi·3 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi·49 sec·Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 67AToward CR 554 East: BarnegatUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto (105)
0.2 mi·38 sec·Lighthouse Drive
19
Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·West Bay Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 8
0.9 mi·2 min·South Barnegat Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Village Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Village Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Village Drive
Trip Plan
Because this route relies exclusively on local roads, your best bet is to plan your departure during off-peak hours to avoid heavy traffic congestion. Since there are no scheduled stops provided, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, but remember that local navigation can be slower than expected. Budget your $13 for fuel before you head out to ensure you have enough for the full 75.6 miles without needing to hunt for stations in unfamiliar neighborhoods. A helpful tip for this specific journey is to keep a reliable GPS running, as the reliance on 2nd Street, 3rd Avenue, and Atlantic Street means you will be making frequent turns that are easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to your navigation.
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 37.8 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 50m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln Park, 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 75.6 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Elizabethport, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 61.2 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 73.1 — 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
9.7 mi into trip|~15m in|Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
11.1 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
7
11.4 mi into trip|~18m in|GSP Southbound entrance
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
7
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67A
Toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.53 one way
$25.07 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.73
$27.45
premium
$4.93
$14.66
$29.32
diesel
$5.61
$16.69
$33.38
Estimated Tolls: $4.64
Garden State Parkway
(61.2 mi)$3.67
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.9 mi)$0.97
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.94
$3.63
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.61
$3.02
EV Truck/SUV
30.2
0
$10.58
$4.84
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning
in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lincoln Park, NJ
Morning
in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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 38m 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 2.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since 0% of this route consists of highway driving, you will navigate primarily via 2nd Street, 3rd Avenue, and Atlantic Street. This setup creates a consistent, technical experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the road requires you to stay alert through frequent turns and intersection transitions. It is a practical route for those who prefer staying off the major arteries, though it lacks the fast-paced flow of a typical highway commute.
92% 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: 61.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 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.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Lincoln Park, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy.
Gsp
9.7 mi in|~15m|via Exit 11
Woodbridge
9.7 mi in|~15m|via Exit 11
Gsp South
11.1 mi in|~18m
Perth Amboy
11.1 mi in|~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m 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 61.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.64 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Lincoln Park, 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 9.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Lincoln Park, NJ before heading back.
