Origin
Holiday Heights, NJ
Morning in Holiday Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holiday Heights, NJ to Elizabethport, 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 26m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holiday Heights, NJ
James Kampeis
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
Holiday Heights, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 63 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient local journey. Expect a drive primarily on major highways, offering a straightforward transit between your starting and ending points. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 46.4 mi | 55m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Mule Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Route 37 West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Prince Charles Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 46.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Heights, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Prince Charles Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prince Charles Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 642
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mule Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NJ 37
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 37 West
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
5
Merge onto GSP; US 9
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
7
Continue on GSP
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
17
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
18
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
19
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
20
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
22
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
25
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Holiday Heights, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 642 / Mule Road
Turn right onto CR 642 / Mule Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
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 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
6
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.68
Garden State Parkway
(46.4 mi)
$2.78
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.4 mi)
$0.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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
1h 26m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a longest stretch of 46.4 miles on this highway. The New Jersey Turnpike also plays a key role, ensuring much of your travel is at highway speeds. While the route is predominantly highway, the transition between these main roads will dictate the pace and feel of your drive.
87% 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: 46.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 642 / Mule Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.4 miles (CR 642 / Mule Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holiday Heights, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, New York, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Staten Island.
Gsp Toll North
4 mi in
|
~8m
New York
4 mi in
|
~8m
Njtp: New York City
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Trenton
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Njtp North: New York City
52.1 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Staten Island
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.68 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Elizabethport, 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 0.4 miles (CR 642 / Mule Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles: 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 Elizabethport, 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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