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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Beckett, NJ

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

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

95 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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 Beckett, NJ, NJ

Beckett, NJ

Peter Vang

Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Beckett, NJ covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Jersey Street, Bayway Circle, Bayway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.75 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

47.5 miles from Elizabeth, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 95 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 95 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jersey Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Beckett, NJ is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Beckett, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Jersey Street
Bayway Circle
Bayway
Brunswick Avenue
I 95
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike
US 322

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Jersey Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Beckett, NJ.

1

Start on the route

36 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East Jersey Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
3

Turn right

1.2 mi · 1 min
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bayway Circle

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Bayway Circle
5

Exit the rotary onto Bayway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bayway
6

Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Brunswick Avenue
7

Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike

0.3 mi · 46 sec · I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 37 sec
10

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

47 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

39 mi · 44 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

0.3 mi · 55 sec · US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
13

Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Swedesboro Road
14

Turn left onto Kings Highway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
15

Turn slight right onto Auburn Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Auburn Avenue
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Auburn Road

148 ft · 3 sec · Auburn Road
17

Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Auburn Road
18

Turn right onto Center Square Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Square Road
19

Turn left onto Beckett Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Beckett Road
20

Turn left onto Peachwood Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Peachwood Drive
21

Arrive at your destination

3 ft

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 47.5 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.

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 21 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 58m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beckett, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elizabeth, NJ

This is one driving day of about 95 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Elizabeth, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.5 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 58m into the drive

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Beckett, NJ

The final approach into Beckett, 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

$15.75 one way

$31.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.25 $34.50
premium $4.93 $18.42 $36.85
diesel $5.61 $20.97 $41.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.31 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.30 $6.08

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 15, 2026

Origin

Elizabeth, NJ

Morning in Elizabeth on Friday

Local time

11:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beckett, NJ

Morning in Beckett on Friday

Local time

11:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

48 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 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 57m 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 Beckett, NJ covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Jersey Street, Bayway Circle, Bayway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.5 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 $15.75 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.

The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Beckett, NJ is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Beckett, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Beckett, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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