Origin
Atlantic County, NJ
Evening in Atlantic County on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic County, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
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.
Atlantic County, NJ
Aisling Kerr
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 $16.86 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 .
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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 pointsThese 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.86 one way
$33.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.47 | $36.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Evening in Elizabeth on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 PM
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 $16.86 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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