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Trip from Atlantic County, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

101.7 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

50.9 miles from Atlantic County, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 101.7 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 44.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 101.7 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia, Camden

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia, Camden
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward NJ 54: Hammonton, Vineland

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 28 Toward NJ 54: Hammonton, Vineland
6
35.6 mi into trip | ~48m 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
52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
8
97.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Atlantic County, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

Vineland

14.7 mi in | ~19m

New York

35.6 mi in | ~48m | via US 206

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

52.1 mi in | ~1h 9m

Njtp North: New York City

52.8 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 44.1 mi 51m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 16.5 mi 20m
Atlantic City Expressway 13.7 mi 16m
12th Street 1.7 mi 2m
Bellevue Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
US 1 1 mi 1m
Leipzig Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 44.1 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic County, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.

1

Start on this road

328 ft · 26 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Lombard Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Lombard Street
3

Turn right onto CR 670

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Leipzig Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia, Camden Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto ACE

14 mi · 16 min · Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 28 Toward NJ 54: Hammonton, Vineland Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto NJ 54

223 ft · 2 sec · Route 54 North
8

Continue on NJ 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
9

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
10

Turn right onto NJ 54

501 ft · 8 sec · NJ 54
11

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
13

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
18

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

44 mi · 51 min · New Jersey Turnpike
19

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
22

Continue on NJ 439

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Bayway
23

Turn right onto CR 623

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Broad Street
24

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9
25

Turn right

60 ft · 6 sec
26

Turn right

383 ft · 28 sec
27

Turn right

278 ft · 22 sec
28

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
29

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 50.9 miles from Atlantic County, NJ, or about 1h 7m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m

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 Atlantic County, 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 Atlantic County, NJ

This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atlantic County, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.9 mi from Atlantic County, NJ · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

51 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Atlantic County, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ

The final approach into Elizabeth, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elizabeth, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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 101.7
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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 ~40 min detour Free near mile 98.2
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 101.7
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 101.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.83 one way

$33.66 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.41 $36.83
premium $4.92 $19.71 $39.41
diesel $5.64 $22.59 $45.19

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

$17

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

IHOP - Tesla Supercharger

East Windsor, NJ

Tesla

32 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick - Tesla Supercharger

Cranbury, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Medford, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Hamilton Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target T2853 (North Brunswick, NJ)

North Brunswick Township, NJ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

MainStreetNB - Tesla Supercharger

North Brunswick, NJ

Tesla

10 DCFC

Elwood, NJ - Tesla Supercharger

Elwood, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 ChargePoint Network: 4 APPLEGREEN: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 eVgo Network: 1 FLO: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.68 $4.88
Efficient EV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07
EV Truck/SUV 40.7 0 $14.24 $6.51

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Atlantic County, NJ

Morning in Atlantic County on Monday

Local time

8:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabeth, NJ

Morning in Elizabeth on Monday

Local time

8:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

2 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 13m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Atlantic County, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.9 miles from Atlantic County, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 101.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atlantic County, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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