Spanning 76.3 miles, this drive from Magnolia to Elizabethport is a straightforward journey through the Northeast corridor of New Jersey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $13, it remains an economical route for commuters or travelers crossing the state. Since the entire trip takes place within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. The journey is designed for efficiency, relying primarily on major arteries to get you to your destination quickly. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without needing to worry about long-haul logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Magnolia, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi
1h 13m
I 295
5.7 mi
6m
Warwick Road North
1.2 mi
2m
South 1st Street
0.6 mi
1m
3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Evesham Avenue West
0.3 mi
<1m
Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Cole Place
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Walnut Avenue North
434 ft·24 sec·Walnut Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 544
0.3 mi·36 sec·Evesham Avenue West
3
Turn left onto CR 669
1.2 mi·2 min·Warwick Road North
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
5
Merge onto I 295
5.7 mi·6 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi·56 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
15
Turn right
142 ft·14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
16
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft·9 sec·Brunswick Avenue
17
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft·14 sec·Brunswick Avenue
18
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi·40 sec·Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·Atlantic Street
20
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
22
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi·28 sec·Broadway
23
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 76.3-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have total control over your pacing. To avoid the heaviest congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike, try to schedule your departure during off-peak hours, as this highway can get quite busy. Keep your $13 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before you leave Magnolia to avoid premium pricing on the interstate. Because the drive is short, you don't need to plan for lengthy rest breaks, which gives you more time to enjoy your destination upon arrival. Focus your attention on the transition from the local Warwick Road North section onto the main highway, as that is where your navigation will be most critical.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.2 miles from Magnolia, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Magnolia, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Magnolia, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Magnolia, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 74.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.5 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
8.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
23.7 mi into trip|~31m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m 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
74.4 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.85
$27.71
premium
$4.93
$14.80
$29.59
diesel
$5.61
$16.85
$33.69
Estimated Tolls: $8.87
New Jersey Turnpike
(63.4 mi)$8.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.68
$3.05
EV Truck/SUV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Magnolia, NJ
Late night
in Magnolia on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
SE 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night
in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$10
near mile 76.3
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 76.3
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 76.3
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 73.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-efficiency drive, as 91% of this route is comprised of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.4 miles. After starting on local roads like Warwick Road North and navigating I-295, the route shifts into a focused interstate grind. This is not a scenic, winding backroad experience but rather a practical, fast-paced transit through the state’s infrastructure. By staying on the Turnpike for the majority of the trip, you maintain a steady, high-speed pace that characterizes the majority of the 1 hour and 37-minute duration.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
160 ft6 ft
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
258 ft
Highest Point
160 ft
~63.6 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Magnolia, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Staten Island.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
8.1 mi in|~12m
Njtp North: New York
8.6 mi in|~13m
Staten Island
72.5 mi in|~1h 27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.87 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
