Origin
Basking Ridge, NJ
Late night in Basking Ridge on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Basking Ridge, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.9 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 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Basking Ridge, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Basking Ridge, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 26.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, South Finley Avenue, Stonehouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 26.9 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and South Finley Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and South Finley Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Brownlee Place.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brownlee Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Brownlee Place
At end of road, turn right onto Brownlee Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 78 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 78 East
6
16.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Basking Ridge, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Hillside
21.9 mi in
|
~30m
Irvington
21.9 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| South Finley Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Stonehouse Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| King George Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basking Ridge, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on this road
261 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Brownlee Place
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brownlee Place
3
Turn right onto CR 624
232 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Oak Street
4
Turn right onto CR 613
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Finley Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 613
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Stonehouse Road
6
Continue on CR 512
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Valley Road
7
Turn straight onto CR 651
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
King George Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 78 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 78
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
14
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
16
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
18
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
19
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
20
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
21
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
1:00 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
21 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
40m 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 Basking Ridge, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 26.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, South Finley Avenue, Stonehouse Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brownlee Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Basking Ridge, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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