Origin
Sea Bright, NJ
Morning in Sea Bright on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sea Bright, 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
57m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sea Bright, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 38.8-mile drive from Sea Bright to Elizabethport in New Jersey is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, with a portion on Rumson Road, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this route offers a straightforward and efficient journey. It's a practical option for anyone looking to cover ground quickly within the Northeast region, without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Rumson Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pinckney Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Bright, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on East Church Street
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Church Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 36
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 520
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Rumson Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 520; CR 11
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Branch Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 520
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pinckney Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 520
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broad Street
7
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North
9
Merge onto GSP
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto GSP
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
17
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
21
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
22
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
23
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
24
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
26
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
27
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
28
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
29
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Sea Bright, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 225 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 36.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
28 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
34.9 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
36.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.01
Garden State Parkway
(18.4 mi)
$1.11
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 64% of the journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive will be on faster roads, the inclusion of Rumson Road provides a slight variation in terrain. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 14.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sea Bright, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Crossover To Express Roadway, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Staten Island - among others.
Gsp Toll North
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
Crossover To Express Roadway
14.6 mi in
|
~21m
Njtp: New York City
26.9 mi in
|
~37m
Trenton
26.9 mi in
|
~37m
Njtp North: New York City
27.9 mi in
|
~39m
Staten Island
34.9 mi in
|
~48m
Linden
36.4 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.01 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.
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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 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 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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