Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Evening in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Oceanport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Oceanport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 37.1-mile drive from Elizabeth, NJ, to Oceanport, NJ, is an easy one-day trip, taking about 51 minutes to complete. Primarily using the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike, about 75% of this route is on highways, making it a straightforward journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. The drive is focused on efficient travel, connecting two points within the Northeast region of New Jersey. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 37.1-mile journey, with 75% of the drive on major roadways like the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on the Garden Parkway. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions, typical of major arterial routes in the Northeast. While not a scenic tour, it offers a predictable and efficient passage, allowing you to cover ground quickly and comfortably.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 20 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
GSP Southbound entrance
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
8
30.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
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 109
Toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
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 Oceanport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy - among others.
Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp South: Trenton
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Gsp
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
|
via Exit 11
Woodbridge
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
|
via Exit 11
Gsp South
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Perth Amboy
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Cr 520: Red Bank
30.8 mi in
|
~40m
Lincroft
30.8 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Newman Springs Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Seven Bridges Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rumson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Oceanport, 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
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 109
Toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto CR 520
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newman Springs Road
19
Continue on CR 520
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newman Springs Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto NJ 35; CR 520
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
21
Turn right onto CR 520
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pinckney Road
22
Continue on CR 520; CR 11
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Branch Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 520
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rumson Road
24
Turn right onto CR 33
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridges Road
25
Continue on CR 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
CR 29A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oceanport, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oceanport, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
Garden State Parkway
(18.6 mi)
$1.11
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.9 mi)
$0.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Oceanport, NJ
Evening in Oceanport on Friday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
20 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
51m 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 Oceanport, NJ covers 37.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Newman Springs Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $6.15 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 short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elizabeth, NJ and Oceanport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: Nj Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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