Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Middlebush, NJ
Jer Rey
This 26.8-mile drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Middlebush, NJ is a quick trip, averaging just 41 minutes. It's perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike and Memorial Parkway, with a significant portion, 66%, being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The entire journey stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, offering a straightforward commute rather than an expansive exploration.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| State Route 18 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Amwell Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Middlebush, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
Continue on NJ 18
Take the exit
Turn straight onto (672)
Turn left onto CR 609
Continue on CR 617
Turn right onto CR 514
Continue on CR 514
Turn left onto Olcott Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Middlebush on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience for much of this 41-minute journey. With 66% of the drive on highways, you'll likely encounter faster speeds and more direct travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.9 miles, primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, allowing for a consistent pace. As you transition from the Turnpike onto Memorial Parkway and then Hamilton Street, the character of the drive may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Memorial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Middlebush, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Rutgers University and So Bound Brook.
Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike
Njtp South: Trenton
Rutgers University
So Bound Brook
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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