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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Kingston Estates, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

71.1 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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Downtown Kingston Estates, NJ, NJ

Kingston Estates, NJ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

This 71.1-mile drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Kingston Estates, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical choice for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, making it a convenient option for those looking to stay on well-traveled roads. Since it's a relatively short journey with no designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing. This drive remains within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience without significant regional shifts.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 92% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 64 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, meaning long periods of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-focused, you will transition to Church Road and US 1, which may offer a slight change in pace. Overall, it's designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly.

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 64 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Church 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 71.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 key points

These 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
6
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 73 North: Camden

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 Kingston Estates, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

Njtp South: Camden

50.4 mi in | ~1h | via NJTP

Wilmington

50.4 mi in | ~1h | via NJTP

Camden

67.2 mi in | ~1h 19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 64 mi 1h 13m
Church Road 1.5 mi 2m
US 1 1.1 mi 1m
Bayway 0.8 mi 1m
North Kings Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Chapel Avenue East 0.6 mi 1m
Fellowship Road 0.4 mi <1m
East Jersey Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 64 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Kingston Estates, 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 left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto NJ 73

511 ft · 17 sec · NJ 73
15

Turn left onto CR 673

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Fellowship Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto CR 616

1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto NJ 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Kings Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Chapel Avenue East

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chapel Avenue East
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Hastings Road

119 ft · 5 sec · Hastings Road
20

Arrive at destination

Hastings Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.6 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 43m into the drive

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 miles.

Arriving in Kingston Estates, NJ

The final approach into Kingston Estates, 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

$11.79 one way

$23.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.91 $25.82
premium $4.93 $13.79 $27.58
diesel $5.61 $15.70 $31.40

Estimated Tolls: $8.97

New Jersey Turnpike (64 mi) $8.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$9

Total

$21

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.3 0 $7.47 $3.41
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.22 $2.84
EV Truck/SUV 28.4 0 $9.95 $4.55

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elizabeth, NJ

Afternoon in Elizabeth on Friday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingston Estates, NJ

Afternoon in Kingston Estates on Friday

Local time

1:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

1 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 27m 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 Kingston Estates, NJ covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Church Road, 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 35.6 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 $11.79 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 71.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 Kingston Estates, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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