Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Evening in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Marlton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
71.5 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Marlton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Elizabeth to Marlton, expect a straightforward 71.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1 to navigate through the Northeast region. Because the total travel time is under an hour and a half, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the trek. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, making it ideal for those who prioritize speed over scenic detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Elizabeth, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 95% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey is a 64-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike, which dominates the drive and keeps your pace consistent. Once you transition off the turnpike and onto NJ 73, the character of the road shifts slightly as you approach your destination. You won't find winding backroads here; instead, you’ll encounter a steady, interstate-heavy grind. Being prepared for heavy highway traffic is essential, as the route is engineered for volume rather than leisurely cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 9.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 71.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9): 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 (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1; US 9
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
9
2.6 mi into trip
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~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
50.4 mi into trip
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~1h in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
7
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Marlton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Atlantic City.
Njtp South: Camden
50.4 mi in
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~1h
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via NJTP
Wilmington
50.4 mi in
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~1h
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via NJTP
Camden
67.2 mi in
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~1h 19m
Atlantic City
67.7 mi in
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~1h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 64 mi | 1h 13m |
| NJ 73 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marlton Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.1 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 Marlton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the left / none lanes.
15
Continue on NJ 73
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 73
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Cherry Hill, Medford
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Marlton Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Maple Avenue
20
Turn left onto CR 620
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right
28 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 71.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak congestion. Given that the route is almost entirely highway-based, try to time your exit from Elizabeth to bypass standard commuting hours, as the New Jersey Turnpike can become quite busy. You likely won't need to plan for any formal stops, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving will ensure you stay within your $12 budget. Pay close attention to signage when transitioning from the turnpike onto NJ 73, as this final leg requires a quick adjustment to local traffic flow. Enjoy the simplicity of this direct route by keeping a steady pace and staying alert for lane merges.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marlton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elizabeth, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elizabeth, NJ
This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabeth, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 64 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 71.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 miles.
Arriving in Marlton, NJ
The final approach into Marlton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marlton, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.83 one way
$23.66 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
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.
Destination
Marlton, NJ
Evening in Marlton on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler 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 Marlton, NJ covers 71.5 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, NJ 73, 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 35.7 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 $11.83 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 71.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9): 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 (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Marlton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Atlantic City.
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