Traveling from Port Norris to Elizabeth covers 120.3 miles through the Northeast, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes 2 hours and 42 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should expect to budget approximately $20 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route utilizes a combination of Trenton Road, US 206, and the New Jersey Turnpike to navigate the state. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this drive offers a practical connection between the two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.2 miles from Port Norris, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
44.1 mi
51m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
South Lincoln Avenue
8 mi
11m
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.7 mi
8m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Delsea Drive
2.8 mi
4m
North Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 44.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Norris, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
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Start on High Street
95 ft·8 sec·High Street
2
Turn left onto CR 553
0.4 mi·42 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 649
2.5 mi·4 min·North Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 649
2.0 mi·3 min·Mauricetown Bypass
5
Continue on CR 670
1.5 mi·2 min·Mauricetown Road
6
Continue on CR 670
0.1 mi·18 sec·Mauricetown-Crossway Road
7
Turn left onto NJ 47; NJ 347
0.3 mi·22 sec·New Stage Road
8
Continue on NJ 47
2.8 mi·4 min·Delsea Drive
9
Continue on NJ 55
6.7 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
315 ft·7 sec
12
Turn slight right onto CR 655
8.0 mi·11 min·South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·23 sec·Wheat Road
14
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
15
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
16
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
17
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
18
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
19
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
20
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
21
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
22
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
24
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi·10 min·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New YorkUse the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi·10 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
29
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
44 mi·51 min·New Jersey Turnpike
30
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
31
Turn straight
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
33
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi·41 sec·Bayway
34
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Broad Street
35
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi·1 min·US 1; US 9
36
Turn right
60 ft·6 sec
37
Turn right
383 ft·28 sec
38
Turn right
278 ft·22 sec
39
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·East Jersey Street
40
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily pace your drive to avoid fatigue. Keep in mind that traffic patterns on the New Jersey Turnpike can fluctuate, so checking local reports before you leave Port Norris is a smart move. Focus on maintaining a steady pace during the 44.1-mile highway stretch to maximize your fuel efficiency. Given the $20 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before you hit the main highway segments will help ensure a seamless, non-stop experience to Elizabeth.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from Port Norris, NJ, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
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 Port Norris, 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 Port Norris, NJ
This is one driving day of about 120.3 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Port Norris, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 44.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 116.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.5 mi into trip|~11m in|NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road
Turn left onto NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road
Navigation decision point
6
54.2 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
71.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
116.3 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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
$19.94 one way
$39.89 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.84
$43.69
premium
$4.93
$23.33
$46.66
diesel
$5.61
$26.56
$53.12
Estimated Tolls: $6.18
New Jersey Turnpike
(44.1 mi)$6.18
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
$20
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.1
0
$12.63
$5.77
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.53
$4.81
EV Truck/SUV
48.1
0
$16.84
$7.70
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Port Norris, NJ
Morning
in Port Norris on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning
in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
60 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
2h 42m 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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
$10
near mile 120.3
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
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 116.2
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 120.3
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 120.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive that transitions between local roads and major interstates, with highways accounting for 52% of your total travel time. You will spend a significant portion of the trip navigating surface streets before hitting your stride on the New Jersey Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 44.1 miles on the Turnpike, providing a period of consistent, higher-speed driving. As you progress, the character of the road shifts from the quieter, local feel of the southern region to the more intense traffic flows associated with the Turnpike. It is a functional route that balances regional accessibility with efficient transit.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 120.3 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: at 6.5 miles (NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
112 ft9 ft
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
198 ft
Highest Point
112 ft
~85.9 mi in
Elevation Range
103 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Norris, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 120.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.18 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
