Trip from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

117.1 mi

188 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

Downtown Brigantine, NJ, NJ

Brigantine, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

Noé Villalta Photography

Trip Overview

The drive from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Roosevelt Boulevard, West Brigantine Avenue, Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.38 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

58.6 miles from Brigantine, NJ

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

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 117.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Roosevelt Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Roosevelt Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
West Brigantine Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Brigantine Circle Unavailable Refreshing
Brigantine Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Huron Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Absecon Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
East White Horse Pike Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Roosevelt Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

348 ft · 13 sec · the route
2

Exit the roundabout onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
3

Turn right onto West Brigantine Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Brigantine Avenue
4

Continue on Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Brigantine Circle

92 ft · 3 sec · Brigantine Circle
6

Exit the rotary onto Brigantine Boulevard

2.5 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard
7

Keep slight left to continue on Brigantine Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Brigantine Boulevard
8

Turn right onto Huron Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Huron Avenue
9

Continue on Huron Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Huron Avenue
10

Turn right onto Absecon Boulevard

7.0 mi · 10 min · Absecon Boulevard
11

Continue on East White Horse Pike

1.2 mi · 1 min · East White Horse Pike
12

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

0.3 mi · 38 sec · GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
13

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
14

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway
15

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec
16

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway
17

Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

1.2 mi · 2 min · GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
18

Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
19

Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 9 North: Woodbridge
20

Merge slight left

9.2 mi · 14 min
21

Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Edgar Road
22

Continue on Carlton Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
23

Turn right

59 ft · 6 sec
24

Turn right

384 ft · 28 sec
25

Turn right

279 ft · 22 sec
26

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
27

Turn right

36 ft · 3 sec
28

Arrive at your 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 58.6 miles from Brigantine, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m

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 Brigantine, 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 Brigantine, NJ

This is one driving day of about 117.1 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brigantine, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.6 mi from Brigantine, NJ · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

59 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 58.6 miles from Brigantine, 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

$19.38 one way

$38.75 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $21.20 $42.40
premium $4.92 $22.69 $45.38
diesel $5.64 $26.02 $52.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.1 0 $12.30 $5.62
Efficient EV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68
EV Truck/SUV 46.8 0 $16.39 $7.49

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Brigantine, NJ

Evening in Brigantine on Sunday

Local time

7:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabeth, NJ

Evening in Elizabeth on Sunday

Local time

7:10 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

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

2h 3m 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 Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Roosevelt Boulevard, West Brigantine Avenue, Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 miles from Brigantine, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.38 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.
The drive from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brigantine, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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