Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Milford, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
55.6 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Milford, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Milford, NJ covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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, Jefferson Avenue, East Grand Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 55.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Milford, NJ is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Milford, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jersey Street | — | — |
| Jefferson Avenue | — | — |
| East Grand Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| North Broad Street | — | — |
| Hillside Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Avenue | — | — |
| Paine Avenue | — | — |
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 Milford, NJ.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Grand Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
7
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
8
Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
9
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Paine Avenue
10
Take the ramp left toward I 78 West
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 78 West
11
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 78 West: Clinton
13
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
15
Keep slight left to continue on Pittstown
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pittstown
16
Turn left onto Pittstown Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
17
Turn right onto Everittstown Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Everittstown Road
18
Turn right onto Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
19
Turn left onto Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Frenchtown Road
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Frenchtown Road
21
Turn left onto Bridge Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridge Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milford, NJ
The final approach into Milford, 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
$9.22 one way
$18.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Milford, NJ
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
28 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
4 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 20m 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 Milford, NJ covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jersey Street, Jefferson Avenue, East Grand Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 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 $9.22 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 Milford, NJ is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Milford, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Milford, 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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