Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Evening in Elizabethport on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Lawrence, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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.
Elizabethport, NJ
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Lawrence, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Spanning 40.5 miles across New Jersey, this trip from Elizabethport to Lawrence is a straightforward, efficient journey that typically takes about one hour. Since the route is entirely contained within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it a perfect candidate for a quick excursion or a simple commute. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire trip. Because there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to power through the drive without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 40.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major arteries, with 83% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, which offers a reliable, fast-paced experience rather than a leisurely scenic tour. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 1, where you will cover 18.3 miles of consistent driving. As you transition from the initial highway segments onto Quaker Bridge Road, the road character shifts from high-speed interstate travel to more localized driving. Expect a functional, no-nonsense road experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, technical turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
198 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
195 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
198 ft
~29 mi in
Elevation Range
186 ft
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 Elizabethport, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is easy. At 1h 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 Elizabethport, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Atlantic Street | — | — |
| Cole Place | — | — |
| Brunswick Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Lawrence, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
371 ft
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
3rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Atlantic Street
5
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cole Place
6
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
14
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 18
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
16
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
17
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
18
Keep slight left
276 ft
·
4 sec
19
Keep slight left
387 ft
·
6 sec
20
Keep slight left
3.6 mi
·
5 min
21
Continue straight
12 mi
·
17 min
22
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
25
Keep slight right to continue on CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road
26
Turn slight right onto Quaker Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Bridge Road
27
Turn right onto Lawrence Station Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Station Road
28
Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard
144 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fountayne Boulevard
29
Continue on Fountayne Boulevard
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fountayne Boulevard
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, NJ
The final approach into Lawrence, 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
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lawrence, NJ
Evening in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
20 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
16 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, 3rd Avenue, Atlantic Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.71 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 Elizabethport, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is easy. At 1h 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 Elizabethport, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elizabethport, NJ to Lawrence, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 12 ft to 198 ft elevation with about 195 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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