Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Yardville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
46.2 mi
74 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Yardville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
This straightforward 46.2-mile drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Yardville, NJ is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 86% of it on major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and Central Jersey Expressway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this trip. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical journey through the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 experience for most of this 46.2-mile journey. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.5 miles. While the profile indicates a highway-focused drive, the inclusion of Robbinsville Road and Central Jersey Expressway suggests a transition to slightly less direct, though still efficient, roadways as you near your destination. The overall character is one of efficient travel over substantial highway mileage.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 46.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 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 Yardville, 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 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Avenue | <0.1 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 Yardville, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Woodside Avenue
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Woodside Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Woodside Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.1 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yardville, NJ
The final approach into Yardville, 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
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
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: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Yardville, NJ
Late night in Yardville on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
23 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
2 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 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 Yardville, NJ covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 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 23.1 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 $7.66 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 46.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 Yardville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points and Trenton.
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