Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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South Plainfield, NJ
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The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to South Plainfield, NJ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Inman Avenue, West Saint Georges Avenue, South Stiles Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on West Inman Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Inman Avenue | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| West Saint Georges Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Stiles Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 278 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Edgar Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and South Plainfield, 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
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Turn right onto CR 615
Turn left onto NJ 27
Turn right onto CR 602
At end of road, turn left onto CR 602
Continue on CR 602
Continue on CR 602
Turn left onto Front Street
Turn right onto South Plainfield Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 278 West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 278
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 27 / West Saint Georges Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 602 / West Inman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| premium | $5.01 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in South Plainfield on Friday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
15.1 mi in 31m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (NJ 27 / West Saint Georges Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
199 ft
Total Descent
149 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
120 ft
Founded 1665
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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