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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Sixmile Run, NJ

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

Drive Time

39m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

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 Sixmile Run, NJ, NJ

Sixmile Run, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

Elizabethport, NJ to Sixmile Run, NJ is 25.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within New Jersey, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. The route is mostly highway-focused, suggesting a direct and efficient journey. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required. Consider this if you need to get from point A to point B quickly within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 14.9 mi 17m
US 1 4.6 mi 6m
Cozzens Lane 0.9 mi 2m
2nd Street 0.6 mi 2m
State Route 18 0.4 mi <1m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
3rd Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Brunswick Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 14.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Sixmile Run, 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

15 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

323 ft · 7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
14

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.4 mi · 51 sec · State Route 18
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
16

Merge onto US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

276 ft · 4 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

387 ft · 6 sec · US 1
20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 1
21

Turn right onto CR 608

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Adams Lane
22

Continue on CR 608

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cozzens Lane
23

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 27

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right

52 ft · 3 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 21.9 — 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
8
17.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
18.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
18.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

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

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
21.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.23 one way

$8.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.63 $9.26
premium $4.93 $4.95 $9.89
diesel $5.61 $5.63 $11.26

Estimated Tolls: $2.08

New Jersey Turnpike (14.9 mi) $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

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 7.6 0 $2.68 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63

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.

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

10:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sixmile Run, NJ

Morning in Sixmile Run on Sunday

Local time

10:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

23 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

39m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the route utilizing major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 14.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. The character of the drive is efficient and direct, rather than scenic. Expect a typical highway environment with multiple lanes and moderate traffic, especially on the Turnpike section. The transition to Cozzens Lane offers a slight shift as you approach your destination.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 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 US 1. 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

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 19 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

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.

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 Sixmile Run, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Rutgers University and Trenton.

Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike

1.9 mi in | ~5m

Njtp South: Trenton

2.2 mi in | ~6m

Rutgers University

18.4 mi in | ~26m

Trenton

19.1 mi in | ~27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.08 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 Sixmile Run, 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 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.

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 Sixmile Run, 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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