Origin
Oak Valley, NJ
Night in Oak Valley on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Valley, 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
1h 52m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Valley, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 85.8-mile drive from Oak Valley, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 52 minutes. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $14. You'll be spending most of your time on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points in the Northeast region of New Jersey. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing getting you to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.9 miles from Oak Valley, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 63.4 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 295 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Mantua Pike | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ogden Station Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Valley, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Buddy Powell Lane
212 ft
·
13 sec
·
Buddy Powell Lane
2
Turn left onto Sal Corma Place
241 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sal Corma Place
3
Turn right onto Georgetown Road
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
Georgetown Road
4
Turn right onto Ogden Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ogden Station Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 45
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mantua Pike
6
Continue on NJ 45; CR 551
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
Edith Avenue
8
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on CR 551
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broadway
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
12
Merge onto I 295
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
22
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
23
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
24
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
25
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
27
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
29
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
30
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip of just under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving early in the morning, perhaps before 7 AM, could help you avoid some of the heaviest traffic, especially as you approach Elizabethport. With only one recommended stop, focus on ensuring you have enough fuel before you depart Oak Valley, as the estimated cost is only $14. The longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike is significant, so be prepared for continuous driving during that segment. Consider a brief fuel or restroom break around the halfway mark if needed.
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 42.9 miles from Oak Valley, NJ, or about 57m 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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 57m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oak Valley, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Valley, NJ
This is one driving day of about 85.8 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Oak Valley, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Oak Valley, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 83.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
18 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
33.1 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
81.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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
83.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.22 one way
$28.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.94 | $37.89 |
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: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Night in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
43 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
1 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 52m 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
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 85.8
View on nps.gov
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 85.8
View on nps.gov
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 85.8
View on nps.gov
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 82.8
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 highly highway-focused experience on this route, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The majority of your travel will be on the New Jersey Turnpike, where you'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.4 miles. This means you'll primarily be navigating fast-paced, multi-lane highways, with brief transitions onto roads like Mantua Pike and I-295. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable and efficient journey for the most part.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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 17 miles in.
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 85.8 miles you will encounter 23 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 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Oak Valley, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
17.5 mi in
|
~27m
Njtp North: New York
18 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 85.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 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.
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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