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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Roebling, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

55.4 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Downtown Roebling, NJ, NJ

Roebling, NJ

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 55.4-mile drive from Elizabethport to Roebling, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. The journey is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the route utilizing major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a quick commute or an excursion within the Northeast region. You won't encounter any designated overnight stops, reinforcing its suitability as a short, efficient drive. Expect a practical and direct experience with minimal detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 47.2 mi 54m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
Delaware Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
2nd Street 0.6 mi 2m
Burlington Pike 0.4 mi <1m
3rd Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Brunswick Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Atlantic Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 47.2 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Roebling, 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: Trenton Use 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 right at fork onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto US 130

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Burlington Pike
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
16

Turn straight onto CR 656

229 ft · 6 sec · Florence-Columbus Road
17

Continue on CR 656

0.7 mi · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
18

Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hornberger Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

Hornberger Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Plainsboro Center, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plainsboro Center, NJ

28 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

Rahway, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manalapan, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.7 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 53.7 — 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.
9
50 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

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 US 130: Florence, Burlington
8
53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.18 one way

$18.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.06 $20.12
premium $4.93 $10.74 $21.49
diesel $5.61 $12.23 $24.46

Estimated Tolls: $6.61

New Jersey Turnpike (47.2 mi) $6.61

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$7

Total

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.85 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.76 $3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

6:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Roebling, NJ

Morning in Roebling on Sunday

Local time

6:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

7 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

1h 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with a significant 91% of the journey on major interstates. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of 47.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, indicating a consistent, fast-paced experience for a substantial portion of your travel. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel rather than varied scenery. Expect to be on high-speed roads for most of this 55.4-mile trip.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 95. 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 Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 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 (I 95): 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.

On the drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Roebling, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

Philadelphia

50 mi in | ~1h 1m | via I 95

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.61 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.

Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Roebling, 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 (I 95): 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 Roebling, 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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