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Trip from National Park, 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 45m

Distance

83.4 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 83.4-mile drive from National Park, NJ, to Elizabeth, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 92% of the route utilizing major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, this trip is budget-friendly. Given its relatively short duration and the absence of designated stops, it's a straightforward transit between two points within the Northeast region. You'll spend the majority of your time on the open road, making it ideal for those seeking an efficient way to travel between these New Jersey locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.7 miles from National Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 63.4 mi 1h 13m
I 295 12.2 mi 15m
Hessian Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
US 1 1 mi 1m
Bayway 0.3 mi <1m
South Broad Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Jersey Street 0.3 mi <1m
NJ 73 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 63.4 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between National Park, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.

1

Start on CR 642

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 631

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Crown Point Road
3

Take the ramp onto CR 631

0.1 mi · 16 sec · CR 631
4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 130
Toward I 295 Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 295 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 295

12 mi · 15 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto NJ 73

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 73
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

49 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
16

Continue on NJ 439

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Bayway
17

Turn right onto CR 623

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Broad Street
18

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9
19

Turn right

60 ft · 6 sec
20

Turn right

383 ft · 28 sec
21

Turn right

278 ft · 22 sec
22

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
23

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given this route's 1 hour and 45-minute duration, it's easily manageable in a single day, so plan to depart when traffic is lightest, likely mid-morning or early afternoon. The longest stretch of 63.4 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike means you can settle in for a solid period of driving. While there are no specific stops recommended, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway segments. Utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295 means you'll find plenty of service areas if needed, but it's always wise to top off before you embark to avoid any inconvenience.

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 41.7 miles from National Park, NJ, or about 52m 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 18 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.7 miles or 52m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabeth, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving National Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from National Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 83.4 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from National Park, 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.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

42 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from National Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 83.4

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

1.2 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 83.4

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40 mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 17.9

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.4

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.6

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 41.7

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53.6

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 47.6

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 65.5

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.5

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 47.6

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 47.6

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 71.5

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Barclay Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+18567956225

Visit website

Haddon Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6

Mt Ephraim, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 79.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 130

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward I 295

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 295
7
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North
7
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m 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
15.5 mi into trip | ~21m 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
8
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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

$13.83 one way

$27.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.14 $30.29
premium $4.93 $16.17 $32.35
diesel $5.61 $18.41 $36.83

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

$14

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25 0 $8.76 $4.00
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.30 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

National Park, NJ

Morning in National Park on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabeth, NJ

Morning in Elizabeth on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bristol, PA

42 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $10 near mile 85.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 82.8
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 85.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 85.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 83.4-mile trip, with 92% of the drive on major arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.4 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. This means you'll be navigating primarily high-speed roads, with limited transitions to local streets. The profile suggests a consistent pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. While it might not offer varied scenery, the focus is on direct travel, making it predictable and steady for the driver.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 1.6 miles in near US 130.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.6 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between National Park, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

15 mi in | ~20m

Njtp North: New York

15.5 mi in | ~21m

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 45m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 Elizabeth, 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 1.6 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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