Spanning 95.7 miles, this trek from Port Republic to Elizabethport is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Since the entire trip falls well within a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the duration of the ride. By utilizing a combination of Chestnut Neck Road, New York Road, and the Garden State Parkway North, you will transition through the Northeast corridor efficiently. This route is ideal if you are looking for a practical, no-nonsense path between these two New Jersey locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Port Republic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
80.2 mi
1h 35m
New Jersey Turnpike
6.4 mi
7m
Chestnut Neck Road
1.5 mi
2m
Smithville-Port Republic Road
1 mi
1m
South 1st Street
0.6 mi
1m
3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
New York Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 80.2 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Republic, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
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Start on CR 575
1.0 mi·1 min·Smithville-Port Republic Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 575
1.5 mi·2 min·Chestnut Neck Road
3
Turn slight left onto US 9
0.3 mi·27 sec·New York Road
4
Take the ramp onto US 9
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 9
Toward GSP North: Toms River
5
Merge onto GSP; US 9
4.9 mi·5 min·Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi·58 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
8
Continue on GSP
25 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.4 mi·7 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
18
Turn right
142 ft·14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
19
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft·9 sec·Brunswick Avenue
20
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft·14 sec·Brunswick Avenue
21
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi·40 sec·Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·Atlantic Street
23
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
25
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi·28 sec·Broadway
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because there are no scheduled stops required for this 95.7-mile distance, ensure your tank is topped off at the start to cover the estimated $16 fuel cost. Pay close attention to the local turn-heavy sections early in the drive, as these require more focus than highway cruising. One specific tip for this route: keep your navigation active during the transition between Chestnut Neck Road and New York Road to ensure you don't miss the initial turns.
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 47.8 miles from Port Republic, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.2 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 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 34m
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 Port Republic, 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 Republic, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Port Republic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 80.2 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 93.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8 mi into trip|~10m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
91.8 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
93.7 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.87 one way
$31.73 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.38
$34.75
premium
$4.93
$18.56
$37.12
diesel
$5.61
$21.13
$42.26
Estimated Tolls: $5.71
Garden State Parkway
(80.2 mi)$4.81
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.4 mi)$0.90
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
$16
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Republic, NJ
Late night
in Port Republic on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
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
11 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 1m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Port Republic, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. While the route eventually utilizes the Garden State Parkway North, it maintains a 0% highway share in its initial local segments, keeping you engaged with surface road transitions. The drive lacks a single, long-stretching uninterrupted path, instead favoring a series of turns that shift the character of your ride as you progress. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns change frequently, making for a driving experience that feels more technical than a monotonous interstate cruise.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
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 17 significant decision points across 95.7 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 8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Republic, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Njtp: New York City
83.7 mi in|~1h 40m
Trenton
83.7 mi in|~1h 40m
Njtp North: New York City
84.8 mi in|~1h 42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.71 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethport, NJ before heading back.
