Origin
Lumberton, NJ
Late night in Lumberton on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, NJ to Elizabeth, 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 12m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 65.9-mile drive from Lumberton to Elizabeth, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including sections of Mount Holly Bypass, Mount Holly Avenue Bypass, and Burlington-Mount Holly Road, with no highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $11, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short duration and lack of highway segments, this route is best suited for a straightforward point-to-point trip within the Northeast region, rather than requiring an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Holly Bypass | — | — |
| Mount Holly Avenue Bypass | — | — |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | — | — |
| NJTP | — | — |
| Hancock Lane | — | — |
| NJ Turnpike Exit 5 | — | — |
| NJTP North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mount Holly Bypass
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
3
Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
4
Continue on Mount Holly Bypass
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mount Holly Bypass
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
7
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
305 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hancock Lane
8
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
9
Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJTP North: New York
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
13
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
14
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 439: Elizabeth
15
Continue on Bayway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bayway
16
Turn right onto South Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
17
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right
384 ft
·
28 sec
20
Turn right
279 ft
·
22 sec
21
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
22
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 33 miles from Lumberton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
33 mi in
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
2 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 12m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 65.9-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a network of surface streets and bypasses, so keep your attention focused. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in road character as you move through various towns. This isn't a route for setting speed records; it's about engaging with the local road system.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Mount Holly Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lumberton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lumberton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
Full guide →Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lumberton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabeth, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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