La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill
Near the start, right off the route
Blackwood, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18563025675
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
85.3 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wenonah, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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If you are planning a trip from Wenonah to Elizabethport, expect a straightforward 85.3-mile journey through the Northeast. You should anticipate roughly 1 hour and 52 minutes of driving time, making this a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance between these two New Jersey locations. The route relies heavily on the New Jersey Turnpike, keeping your travel time predictable. Because you are staying within the same region, the transition is seamless and lacks the fatigue associated with cross-regional travel. This is a practical, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Wenonah, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 71.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Bankbridge Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Clements Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hurffville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Deptford Center Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wenonah, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
Start on North Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 632
Turn right onto CR 553
Turn left onto Bankbridge Road
Turn right onto NJ 47
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 55
Take the exit onto Exit 58
Continue on Deptford Center Road
Turn left onto NJ 41
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
Turn left onto NJ 168
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Turn straight
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
Continue on NJ 439
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Atlantic Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns to ensure a smooth ride. Since the majority of your time is spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, keep an eye on real-time traffic reports to avoid potential congestion on this major corridor. You won't need to plan for formal stops given the sub-two-hour duration, but staying hydrated makes the 85.3-mile stretch more comfortable. Before you leave Wenonah, double-check your fuel levels to ensure you don't need to stop unnecessarily along the highway. A concrete tip for this route: since the Turnpike makes up nearly the entire trip, familiarize yourself with your exit strategy in Elizabethport ahead of time to navigate the final local transition easily.
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.
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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wenonah, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wenonah, NJ
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Wenonah, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Blackwood, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18563025675
Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant
Deptford, New Jersey
The Olive Italian Restaurant
Sewell, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Blackwood, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18563025675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Deptford, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+18568458835
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Sewell, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18564686655
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 2–10 pm
+18567512800
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm
+18564897373
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Marlton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm
+18569837760
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Linden, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+19089254166
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Highland Park, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+16092005690
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+17327453900
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 12:30–11 pm
+18563246417
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+18564953080
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+18562727475
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+18562162117
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 2–9 pm
+18563935500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16093136648
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 83.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$14.14 one way
$28.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.83 | $37.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.07
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
$14
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Wenonah on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
52°F
Bristol, PA
43 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your time spent on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike. You will encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 71.9 miles on the Turnpike, which defines the bulk of your experience behind the wheel. While the initial leg involves Bankbridge Road and the Veterans Memorial Highway, the route quickly transitions into a high-speed interstate environment. Expect a steady, predictable pace once you merge onto the primary highway system. The character of the drive is functional and direct, offering a consistent flow that allows you to cover the distance without the technical challenges of winding local roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near Exit 58.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
106 ft
Total Descent
135 ft
Highest Point
118 ft
~54.8 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wenonah, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Deptford
Almonesson
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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