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Trip from Pennsville, 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

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

Downtown Pennsville, NJ, NJ

Pennsville, NJ

James Kampeis

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 97.4 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.

1

Start on Fenwick Avenue

82 ft · 6 sec · Fenwick Avenue
2

Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · East Pittsfield Street
3

Turn right onto NJ 49

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
4

Take the exit

300 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
5

Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
7

Merge onto NJTP; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
9

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 11 sec · this road
10

Merge onto NJTP

47 mi · 53 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

49 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

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

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
15

Turn right

142 ft · 14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
16

Turn sharp right onto NJ 439

468 ft · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
17

Continue on NJ 439

379 ft · 14 sec · Brunswick Avenue
18

Continue on Cole Place

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
19

Continue on Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
20

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
21

At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 1st Street
22

Turn left onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Broadway
23

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

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.

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 52.3 miles from Pennsville, NJ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.4 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pennsville, 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 Pennsville, NJ

This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Pennsville, 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 97.4 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

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Cheltenham, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

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 check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Botto's Italian Line Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Swedesboro, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 14.9

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18564671570

Visit website

Orient Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pennsville, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

2 mi

Botto's Italian Line Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 14.9

Swedesboro, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18564671570

Visit website

Orient Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Pennsville, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18566780002

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 104.5

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Jessop's Tavern & Colonial Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

New Castle, Delaware

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13023226111

Visit website

The Mercury Cafe and Teahouse

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New Castle, Delaware

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 37.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40 mile 37.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.3

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 74.6

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 59.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 59.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 89.6

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59.7

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.2

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 97

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

James Fenimore Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Joyce Kilmer

0.1 mi from route

Walt Whitman Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Molly Pitcher Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Woodrow Wilson Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Richard Stockton Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Thomas Edison Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Grover Cleveland Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

John Fenwick Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Clara Barton Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Deepwater Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Rest Area

0.5 mi from route

TA

2.4 mi from route

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 37.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 37.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 29.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.5

Pilesgrove, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18567699463

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 97

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

Haddon Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 29.9

Mt Ephraim, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Pittsfield Street

Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

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

Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic Ci...
6
51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
100.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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
102.6 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue

Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.32 one way

$34.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
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

New Jersey Turnpike (97.4 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pennsville, NJ

Late night in Pennsville on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabethport, NJ

Late night in Elizabethport on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 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 8m 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 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.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.64 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.

Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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