If you are planning to travel from Mays Landing to Elizabethport, expect a straightforward 100.6-mile journey through the Northeast. You should budget about 2 hours and 16 minutes of driving time, making this a highly manageable single-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $17, the route is efficient for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary delays. You will primarily navigate a mix of the New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, and US 206 to complete the trek. Because the entire route stays within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical connection that works well for a quick turnaround or a direct one-way transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Mays Landing, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
44.1 mi
51m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
Weymouth Road
5 mi
8m
Black Horse Pike
4.4 mi
6m
12th Street
2.6 mi
3m
Mays Landing Road (to Route 73)
2.4 mi
3m
Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 44.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mays Landing, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
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Start on CR 559
0.3 mi·36 sec·Main Street
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Continue on CR 559
0.1 mi·13 sec·Mill Street
3
Turn right onto CR 559
0.5 mi·50 sec·Old Harding Highway
4
Turn right onto CR 559
5.0 mi·8 min·Weymouth Road
5
Turn left onto US 322
4.4 mi·6 min·Black Horse Pike
6
Turn slight right onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur
2.4 mi·3 min·Mays Landing Road (to Route 73)
7
Turn right onto NJ 54
0.9 mi·1 min·12th Street
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
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Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
10
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
12
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
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Continue on US 206
7.6 mi·10 min·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New YorkUse the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi·10 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
19
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
44 mi·51 min·New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
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Turn straight
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
23
Turn right
142 ft·14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
24
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft·9 sec·Brunswick Avenue
25
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft·14 sec·Brunswick Avenue
26
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi·40 sec·Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·Atlantic Street
28
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
30
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi·28 sec·Broadway
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Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always wise when using the New Jersey Turnpike. You can easily complete the 100.6-mile distance in one go, as no formal stops are required to manage the 2-hour and 16-minute duration. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind, but consider topping off your tank before hitting the Turnpike to avoid potential premium pricing at major rest areas. Because the route relies heavily on the Turnpike, check for road work or congestion alerts before you head out. Embracing the direct nature of this trip allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Elizabethport.
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 50.3 miles from Mays Landing, NJ, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 49m
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 Mays Landing, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mays Landing, NJ
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Mays Landing, 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 44.1 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 34.6 and 98.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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34.6 mi into trip|~49m in|US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
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51.8 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left 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
6
52.2 mi into trip|~1h 13m 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
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96.8 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
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98.7 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.68 one way
$33.36 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.27
$36.53
premium
$4.93
$19.51
$39.02
diesel
$5.61
$22.21
$44.42
Estimated Tolls: $6.18
New Jersey Turnpike
(44.1 mi)$6.18
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
$17
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.80
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.08
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Mays Landing, NJ
Morning
in Mays Landing on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning
in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
50 mi in
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
23 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
2h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 100.6-mile trip is largely highway-focused, with about 63% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.1 miles. Transitioning between the Turnpike and local arteries like US 206 and Trenton Road keeps the drive from feeling purely monotonous. While the highway portions allow for steady progress, the shift to state roads requires more attention to changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Overall, the road personality is functional and efficient, designed for getting you to Elizabethport with minimal navigation stress.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.6 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 100.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 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.
Between Mays Landing, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
New York
34.6 mi in|~49m|via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
51.2 mi in|~1h 10m
Njtp North: New York City
51.8 mi in|~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.18 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethport, NJ before heading back.
