Origin
Bound Brook, NJ
Night in Bound Brook on Thursday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bound Brook, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bound Brook, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 27.7-mile drive from Bound Brook, NJ, to Elizabethport, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can be completed in about 41 minutes. It's designed as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on major roadways like I-287 and the New Jersey Turnpike. This route focuses on efficient travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey. It’s a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or time commitments.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.7 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 73% of this journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.3 miles on I-287, offering a consistent pace. The route largely utilizes major arteries, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced drive with limited opportunities for scenic contemplation. Main roads include I-287, the New Jersey Turnpike, and South Main Street, indicating a transition from interstate speeds to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
134 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
162 ft
Total Descent
193 ft
Highest Point
134 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
128 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 27.7 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 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
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 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 North: New York
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bound Brook, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Njtp North: New York
13.7 mi in
|
~19m
Staten Island
23.9 mi in
|
~32m
Linden
25.3 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Easton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 10.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bound Brook, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on West Maple Avenue
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Maple Avenue
2
Turn right onto Livingston Street
467 ft
·
26 sec
·
Livingston Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 28
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Union Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 527
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527:CR 533
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 527
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on CR 527
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on CR 527
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Easton Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
10
Merge onto I 287
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
18
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
19
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
20
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
21
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
23
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
25
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Elizabethport, NJ
Night in Elizabethport on Thursday
Local time
9:19 PM
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
3 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 Bound Brook, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 27.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, New Jersey Turnpike, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Bound Brook, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 19 decision points packed into just 27.7 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 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Bound Brook, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Staten Island and Linden.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 134 ft elevation with about 162 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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