Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Night in Elizabethport on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Brookdale, NJ
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethport, NJ
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Brookdale, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Brookdale, NJ covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, East Jersey Street, Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Brookdale, NJ covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Spring Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 16.9 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 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward North Avenue West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward North Avenue West
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Cleremont Avenue
Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Montclair, Nutley
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 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Brookdale, NJ, road signs point toward Avenue West, Gsp North Toll, Montclair and Nutley.
Avenue West
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Gsp North Toll
7.3 mi in
|
~15m
Montclair
15.5 mi in
|
~27m
Nutley
15.5 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8 mi | 11m |
| East Jersey Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Coit Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Brookdale, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
370 ft
·
21 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Jersey Street
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
419 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward North Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
9
Turn left onto CR 628
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 509
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on CR 509
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coit Street
12
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Grove Street
13
Turn left onto CR 602
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lyons Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cleremont Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward GSP North Toll
16
Merge onto GSP
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
20
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
22
Turn left onto Irwin Place
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Irwin Place
23
Arrive at destination
Irwin Place
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 8.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 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 16.9 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.4 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookdale, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elizabethport, 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 Elizabethport, NJ
This is one driving day of about 16.9 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabethport, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.4 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookdale, NJ
The final approach into Brookdale, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brookdale, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Garden State Parkway
(8 mi)
$0.48
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Brookdale, NJ
Night in Brookdale on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
30m 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 Elizabethport, NJ to Brookdale, NJ covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, East Jersey Street, Spring Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Elizabethport, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 16.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Brookdale, NJ, road signs point toward Avenue West, Gsp North Toll, Montclair and Nutley.
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