Origin
Metuchen, NJ
Late night in Metuchen on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metuchen, 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
27m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metuchen, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Metuchen to Elizabethport, expect a short 13.9-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate through the Northeast region of New Jersey. You will primarily rely on US 1, Amboy Avenue, and I-278 to complete your transit. Because the trip is so concise, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it is most convenient for your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Amboy Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 278 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metuchen, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 27
209 ft
·
13 sec
·
Middlesex Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 531
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CR 501
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
5
Merge onto US 1
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 278
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
11
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
12
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
14
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
16
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 531 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 531 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 501 / Amboy Avenue
Turn left onto CR 501 / Amboy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
4:53 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
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
27m 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 highway-focused drive is built for efficiency, with 73% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 1, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 9.2 miles. Expect a transition from local roads like Amboy Avenue to the faster-paced environment of I-278 as you approach your destination. The experience behind the wheel is straightforward and utilitarian rather than leisurely. By keeping to the primary highway infrastructure, you maintain a consistent pace that helps you reach Elizabethport without the complexity of technical navigating.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Amboy Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 531 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 531 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (CR 501 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Metuchen, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island, Elizabeth and Linden.
Staten Island
10.8 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 278
Elizabeth
11.6 mi in
|
~20m
Linden
11.6 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CR 531 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (CR 501 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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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