Origin
Brownville, NJ
Late night in Brownville on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownville, 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
35m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
Brownville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is 21.5 miles and takes about 35 minutes via US 9, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a short day trip. You'll find it's a very manageable distance, perfect if you're looking for efficiency without a long commitment. Consider this your go-to for a direct connection between these two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey taking place on major roadways like US 9. You'll experience the character of these larger roads for extended periods, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.6 miles on US 9. Expect a consistent pace typical of highway travel, allowing for efficient progress. The drive's personality remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness over varied scenery or winding byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 9 and US 1. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Thames Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Thames Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.1 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Thames Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Thames Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East Jersey Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| US 1 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| US Highway 9 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Carlton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Bridge-Matawan Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Thames Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9
— 7.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Cloister Court
406 ft
·
23 sec
·
Cloister Court
2
At end of road, turn left onto Thames Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thames Drive
3
Turn right onto Cottrell Road
442 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cottrell Road
4
Turn sharp left onto CR 516
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys
6
Merge onto US 9
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 9
7
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 9
Toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
8
Continue on US 9; NJ 35
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 9; NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1; US 9
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Street
12
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
14
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
15
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
16
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:35 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
2 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
35m 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 Brownville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 21.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 9, US 1, US Highway 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Brownville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Thames Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.1 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brownville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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