Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Winfield, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Winfield, NJ
Christian Feliciano
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Winfield, NJ covers 6.7 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Wood Avenue, I 278, East Edgar Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on South Wood Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Wood Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 278 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Raritan Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Wood Avenue
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Winfield, 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
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 278 West
8
Merge onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
11
Turn right onto CR 617
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wood Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 607
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Raritan Road
13
Turn right onto Commerce Drive
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
Commerce Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Commerce Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 278 West
5
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 278
Merge onto I 278
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Commerce Drive
Turn right onto Commerce Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| premium | $5.13 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Winfield, NJ
Morning in Winfield on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
22 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
15m 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?
6.7 mi in 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on South Wood Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
79 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
82 ft
Total Descent
38 ft
Highest Point
79 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
70 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethport, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1665
Top landmarks
- • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
- • Elizabeth station — historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- • Hersch Tower — building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Arriving in Winfield, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1941
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on South Wood Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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 Winfield, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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