Origin
Bedminster, NJ
Morning in Bedminster on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedminster, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
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.
Bedminster, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.4-mile drive from Bedminster, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is a quick trip, estimated to take around 41 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 81% of the journey on expressways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $5 for this short hop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the drive contained within familiar territory. This route is ideal if you need to cover ground quickly within New Jersey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.4 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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 31.4-mile journey. The Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway forms a significant portion of the drive, offering a stretch of 23.3 miles without major interruptions. You'll also navigate sections of Spring Street and US 202, which may offer a slight change of pace from the high-speed expressway. With 81% of the drive on highways, this route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours. The character is largely about efficient movement, with the longer highway segments ensuring a consistent driving pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Spring Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 31.4 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: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
26.5 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 Bedminster, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Hillside
26.4 mi in
|
~31m
Irvington
26.4 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 202 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedminster, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on US 202
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 202
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Somerville Road
3
Take the ramp onto US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 287
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 287
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
13
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
15
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
17
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
19
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
20
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
10:33 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
4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bedminster, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 31.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Spring Street, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Bedminster, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.21 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 17 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bedminster, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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