Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Evening in Elizabeth on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Florence, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Florence, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
This 56.7-mile drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Florence, NJ is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Primarily following the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95, it's a highway-focused trip with 91% of the journey on high-speed roads. You can expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this relatively short hop within the Northeast region. Given its efficiency and direct nature, this route is best suited for a quick transit rather than an overnight adventure. It’s a straightforward option if you need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway experience, with the 'profile' of this drive being highway-focused. You'll spend 91% of your time on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 47.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent speed. This means you're likely in for a consistent driving rhythm, making it less about varied scenery and more about efficient travel on well-maintained interstate roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 47.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Brunswick Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.2 miles (Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Brunswick Avenue
Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
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 US 130: Florence, Burlington
8
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Florence, NJ, road signs point toward Philadelphia and Burlington.
Philadelphia
50.4 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 95
Burlington
53.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 47.2 mi | 54m |
| I 95 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Delaware Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Burlington Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 47.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Florence, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
4
Enter roundabout onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bayway
5
Continue on NJ 439
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayway
6
Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
47 mi
·
54 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Exit 6
Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Burlington Pike
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
16
Turn straight onto CR 656
229 ft
·
6 sec
·
Florence-Columbus Road
17
Continue on CR 656
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 656
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
19
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
20
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florence, NJ
The final approach into Florence, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(47.2 mi)
$6.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Florence, NJ
Evening in Florence on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
24 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
1h 9m 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 Elizabeth, NJ to Florence, NJ covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 95, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Elizabeth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 56.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.2 miles (Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Florence, NJ, road signs point toward Philadelphia and Burlington.
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