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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Rossmoor, NJ

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

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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 Rossmoor, NJ, NJ

Rossmoor, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

Elizabethport, NJ to Rossmoor, NJ is 29.8 miles and takes about 41m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. It's a practical option for those needing to get from one location to another efficiently without extensive scenic detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 24.5 mi 28m
Exit 8A 0.8 mi 1m
2nd Street 0.6 mi 2m
Forsgate Drive 0.6 mi <1m
Old Nassau Road 0.5 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 — 24.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Rossmoor, 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

25 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Take the exit onto Exit 8A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Exit 8A
Exit 8A Toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe
13

Turn straight onto NJ 32

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Forsgate Drive
14

Turn right onto Rossmoor Drive

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Rossmoor Drive
15

Turn right onto Old Nassau Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old Nassau Road
16

Arrive at destination

Old Nassau Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
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.
8
27.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | Exit 8A

Take the exit onto Exit 8A toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8A Toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
6
28.1 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.94 one way

$9.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.41 $10.82
premium $4.93 $5.78 $11.56
diesel $5.61 $6.58 $13.16

Estimated Tolls: $3.44

New Jersey Turnpike (24.5 mi) $3.44

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$3

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Elizabethport, NJ

Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rossmoor, NJ

Morning in Rossmoor on Sunday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

13 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

41m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of it on major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, experiencing the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.5 miles on this highway. Expect a consistent driving pace, characteristic of interstate travel, with limited opportunities for varied road types. The transition from Elizabethport to Rossmoor primarily involves navigating major arterial roads and highway exits, maintaining a high-speed profile throughout.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Exit 8A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.8 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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

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 Rossmoor, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Cranbury and Monroe.

Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike

1.9 mi in | ~5m

Njtp South: Trenton

2.2 mi in | ~6m

Cranbury

27.3 mi in | ~35m | via Exit 8A

Monroe

28.1 mi in | ~37m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.8 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.44 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 Rossmoor, 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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

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 Rossmoor, 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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