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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Sewell, 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 48m

Distance

84.5 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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 Sewell, NJ, NJ

Sewell, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

Elizabethport, NJ to Sewell, NJ is 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward drive for those in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Plan for this to be a practical, efficient drive from one point in NJ to another.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.2 miles from Elizabethport, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 72.5 mi 1h 23m
Hurffville Road 3.8 mi 6m
Blackwood-Barnsboro Road 2 mi 3m
West Clements Bridge Road 1.1 mi 2m
Black Horse Pike 0.9 mi 2m
2nd Street 0.6 mi 2m
Center Street 0.6 mi 1m
3rd Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 72.5 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Sewell, 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 left at fork onto NJTP

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto NJ 168

0.9 mi · 2 min · Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto NJ 41

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road
16

Continue on NJ 41; CR 544

256 ft · 8 sec · Clements Bridge Road
17

Turn straight onto NJ 41

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn sharp right onto NJ 47; CR 603

333 ft · 11 sec · Delsea Drive
19

Turn left onto CR 603

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
20

Continue on CR 603

1.9 mi · 3 min · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
21

Continue on CR 603

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street
22

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

79 ft · 3 sec · Atlantic Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Atlantic Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, highway-centric drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to complete the trip well before evening. With only one recommended day for this journey, you don't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before you get onto the New Jersey Turnpike for the longest stretch, as services can be spaced out on highways. The $14 fuel cost is an estimate, so having a bit extra in your budget is always wise.

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 42.2 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 19 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.2 miles or 53m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sewell, 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 84.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Elizabethport, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 72.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

42 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.5 miles.

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 75.6 — 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.
6
50 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

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

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

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 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
75.6 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.01 one way

$28.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.34 $30.69
premium $4.93 $16.39 $32.78
diesel $5.61 $18.66 $37.31

Estimated Tolls: $10.15

New Jersey Turnpike (72.5 mi) $10.15

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

$14

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.87 $4.06
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
EV Truck/SUV 33.8 0 $11.83 $5.41

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

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

7:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sewell, NJ

Morning in Sewell on Sunday

Local time

7:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bristol, PA

42 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 48m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour $10
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 2.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 72.5 miles. This means you can expect a relatively fast-paced journey with consistent speeds for much of the trip. The latter part of the drive will transition to local roads like Hurffville Road and Blackwood-Barnsboro Road, offering a slight change of pace as you approach your destination.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.5 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 Hurffville Road. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sewell, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Atlantic City.

Njtp South: Camden

50 mi in | ~1h 1m | via NJTP

Wilmington

50 mi in | ~1h 1m | via NJTP

Atlantic City

75.6 mi in | ~1h 31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 84.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.15 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 Sewell, 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 (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sewell, 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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