Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
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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Sewell, NJ
Aisling Kerr
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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Sewell, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto NJ 168
Turn right onto NJ 41
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
Turn straight onto NJ 41
Turn sharp right onto NJ 47; CR 603
Turn left onto CR 603
Continue on CR 603
Continue on CR 603
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
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.
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
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Sewell on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Wilmington
Atlantic City
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.
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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