Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Night in Elizabeth on Thursday
Local time
10:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Groveville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Groveville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
This 47.2-mile drive from Elizabeth, NJ, to Groveville, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. It's well-suited as a single-day excursion within the Northeast region, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, making it an economical option. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike, Robbinsville Road, and the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a predominantly highway experience. This drive is designed for efficiency, getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 47.2-mile journey, with 86% of the route consisting of high-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 37.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, which forms the backbone of this trip. While largely a highway experience, the route incorporates Robbinsville Road and the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The character is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel between points.
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 37.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Robbinsville Road. 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 47.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
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
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
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 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward US 130 South: 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 Groveville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Shore Points
40.7 mi in
|
~49m
Trenton
41.8 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| Robbinsville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 156 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 37.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Groveville, 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
37 mi
·
43 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
3 min
Exit 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 195 West: Hamilton, Trenton
13
Merge onto I 195
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 5A
Toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 130
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Yardville, Allentown
17
Continue on NJ 156
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 156
18
Turn left onto CR 609
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Groveville, NJ
The final approach into Groveville, 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
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.25
New Jersey Turnpike
(37.5 mi)
$5.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$5
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Groveville, NJ
Night in Groveville on Thursday
Local time
10:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
24 mi in
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 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 Elizabeth, NJ to Groveville, NJ covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Robbinsville Road, Central Jersey Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.83 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 47.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Groveville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points and Trenton.
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