Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Basking Ridge, NJ
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The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ covers 26 miles and takes about 39m 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, North Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 39m highway drive covering 26 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and South Finley Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.4 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
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 East Jersey Street.
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 16 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Grand Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (CR 623 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 651: Basking Ridge and Warren Township.
Cr 651: Basking Ridge
Warren Township
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| South Finley Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Stonehouse Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| King George Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 27
Turn left onto CR 628
Turn right onto CR 509
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 651
Continue on CR 512
Turn straight onto CR 613
Turn right onto CR 613
Continue on CR 613
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Basking Ridge on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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