Origin
Spotswood, NJ
Morning in Spotswood on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spotswood, 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
41m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spotswood, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
Spotswood, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 26.7 miles and takes about 41 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a relatively short, highway-focused trip primarily within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its proximity and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing ample time for your destination or other activities. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a straightforward commute rather than a scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| State Route 18 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Summerhill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Rues Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Snowhill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spotswood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Willard Clark Circle
236 ft
·
15 sec
·
Willard Clark Circle
2
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Eaton Avenue
3
Turn right onto Snowhill Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Snowhill Street
4
Continue on CR 615
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 613
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Summerhill Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 617
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rues Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NJ 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 18
8
Take the exit
487 ft
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
16
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
17
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
18
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
19
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
21
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
22
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
23
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
24
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — 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
|
Eaton Avenue
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 617 / Rues Lane
Turn right onto CR 617 / Rues Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
22.9 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
New Jersey Turnpike
(14.6 mi)
$2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
6:28 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
3 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
41m 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 route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 70% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches on the New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18, offering a consistent pace for most of the 26.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 14.6 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. While the majority is highway, there are brief transitions onto local roads like Summerhill Road, which might slightly alter the driving feel before returning to faster thoroughfares. Expect a practical, efficient drive focused on covering ground.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 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 State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eaton Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eaton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CR 617 / Rues Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Spotswood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Njtp North: New York City
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
Staten Island
22.9 mi in
|
~31m
Linden
24.3 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.04 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 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: near the start (Eaton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CR 617 / Rues Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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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