Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Metuchen, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Metuchen, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit through the Northeast, this 13.4-mile trek from Elizabethport to Metuchen is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate a mix of East Edgar Road, I-278, and US 1 to reach your destination. Budgeting is simple here, as you should only need about $2 in fuel for the entire distance. Since both points are located within New Jersey, you won't need to worry about regional shifts or overnight stops. It is an efficient, practical way to connect these two New Jersey hubs without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 278 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grandview Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Metuchen, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
16
Turn right onto CR 660
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grandview Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on CR 660
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 531
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto NJ 27
209 ft
·
7 sec
·
Middlesex Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
NJ 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 13.4 — 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
5
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 278
Merge onto I 278
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 660 / Grandview Avenue
Turn right onto CR 660 / Grandview Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NJ 27 / Middlesex Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 27 / Middlesex Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Metuchen, NJ
Morning in Metuchen on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
26m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between interstate traffic and local thoroughfares. With 54% of your time spent on highways, you will experience a balance of faster-paced road segments and lower-speed transitions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.2 miles you will cover on US 1, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. The road environment changes as you move off the interstate and onto smaller connectors, requiring you to stay alert through the various road types. You can expect a functional, utilitarian drive that prioritizes directness over scenic detours.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 6.2 miles on US 1. 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 Metuchen, 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 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Metuchen, 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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