Botto's Italian Line Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Swedesboro, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18564671570
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
104.5 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsville, NJ
James Kampeis
Elizabethport, NJ
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Pennsville, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, making it a straightforward point-to-point journey. The route is almost entirely highway, so expect a direct and efficient drive. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this is a very manageable same-day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Pennsville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 97.4 mi | 1h 52m |
| North Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pittsfield Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Old Pennsville-Auburn Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
Start on Fenwick Avenue
Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
Turn right onto NJ 49
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJTP; US 40
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Turn straight
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
Continue on NJ 439
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Atlantic Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Given the 2h 8m duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. With a longest stretch of 97.4 miles, plan for one fuel stop if your vehicle's range is less than that, though the total fuel cost is only around $17. Keep an eye on variable speed limits and potential tolls along the Turnpike.
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.
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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pennsville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Pennsville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 2h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Pennsville, 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 97.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Staten Island, New York
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Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 12:30–11 pm
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Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
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Hours: 2–9 pm
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Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+16092005690
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Pilesgrove, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
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Staten Island, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$17.32 one way
$34.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.64
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
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pennsville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
52°F
Bristol, PA
52 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 104.5 miles on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 97.4 miles on the Turnpike. The character of the drive is predominantly fast-paced and direct, with minimal deviations onto local roads. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate these primary arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and North Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pittsfield Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 104.5 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: near the start (East Pittsfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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