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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

103.2 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

Penns Grove, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Harding Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 64 mi 1h 13m
I 295 32.5 mi 38m
Harding Highway 1.4 mi 2m
US 1 1.1 mi 1m
Bayway 0.8 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.5 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.3 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 Penns Grove, 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

0.5 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
16

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 27 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

9.6 mi · 11 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn right onto NJ 48

1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway
20

Continue on CR 675

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

CR 675

Trip Plan

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 51.6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 1h 1m 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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penns Grove, 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 103.2 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Elizabeth, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.6 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Idea Asian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clarksboro, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Deptford, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Idea Asian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.4

Clarksboro, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18565991668

Visit website

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 81.1

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 66.3

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Botto's Italian Line Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 95.8

Swedesboro, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18564671570

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.5

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.3

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 29.5

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 44.2

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 44.2

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.2

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 44.2

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.7

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 36.9

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36.9

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 73.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Bellmawr Lake

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 81.1

Bellmawr, New Jersey

+18569330554

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 66.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

"Haddy" the Dinosaur Statue

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.7

Haddonfield, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16093136648

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.4

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 101.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
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
8
101.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove

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 4 Toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.11 one way

$34.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.74 $37.48
premium $4.93 $20.01 $40.03
diesel $5.61 $22.79 $45.57

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

$17

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31 0 $10.84 $4.95
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13
EV Truck/SUV 41.3 0 $14.45 $6.60

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Elizabeth, NJ

Afternoon in Elizabeth on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

W 3 to 8 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

Penns Grove, NJ

Afternoon in Penns Grove on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

52 mi in

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

11 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

2h 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $10
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 3.6
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

103.2 mi in 2h 5m, mostly highway — 64 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. 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

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 103.2 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 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.

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 Penns Grove, 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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 103.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.97 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Penns Grove, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Penns Grove, NJ before heading back.

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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