Origin
Jamesburg, NJ
Morning in Jamesburg on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamesburg, 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
45m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 32-mile drive from Jamesburg, NJ, to Elizabethport, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for a short journey within the Northeast region. The route is primarily focused on highway driving, making it a straightforward trip. It's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating on main roads like New Jersey Turnpike and Forsgate Drive, so expect a functional, direct journey rather than a scenic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 24 mi | 27m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 24 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on CR 522
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 612
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
7
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
10
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
11
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
12
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
13
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
15
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
17
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Jamesburg, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 28.2 — 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 612 / Forsgate Drive
Turn right onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.36
New Jersey Turnpike
(24 mi)
$3.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
6:35 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
45m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 75% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 24 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from Forsgate Drive onto South 1st Street, indicating a shift from more open highway conditions to potentially more developed areas as you approach Elizabethport. The overall profile suggests a practical, efficient drive where speed and directness are prioritized over winding scenic byways.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Forsgate Drive. 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 612 / Forsgate Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
145 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
187 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
145 ft
~2.3 mi in
Elevation Range
136 ft
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 Jamesburg, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp North: New York City
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
Staten Island
28.2 mi in
|
~35m
Linden
29.6 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.36 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 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 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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