Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Metuchen, NJ
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethport, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Metuchen, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit through the Northeast, this 13.4-mile trek from Elizabethport to Metuchen is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate a mix of East Edgar Road, I-278, and US 1 to reach your destination. Budgeting is simple here, as you should only need about $2 in fuel for the entire distance. Since both points are located within New Jersey, you won't need to worry about regional shifts or overnight stops. It is an efficient, practical way to connect these two New Jersey hubs without any unnecessary complexity.
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
6.7 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between interstate traffic and local thoroughfares. With 54% of your time spent on highways, you will experience a balance of faster-paced road segments and lower-speed transitions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.2 miles you will cover on US 1, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. The road environment changes as you move off the interstate and onto smaller connectors, requiring you to stay alert through the various road types. You can expect a functional, utilitarian drive that prioritizes directness over scenic detours.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 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 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 13.4 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 278 West
5
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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I 278
Merge onto I 278
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Merge onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 660 / Grandview Avenue
Turn right onto CR 660 / Grandview Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 278 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grandview Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Metuchen, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
370 ft
·
21 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 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
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 278 West
8
Merge onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
16
Turn right onto CR 660
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grandview Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on CR 660
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 531
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto NJ 27
209 ft
·
7 sec
·
Middlesex Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
NJ 27
Trip Plan
Because this drive is short and covers only 13.4 miles, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops, so you can easily complete the trip in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will be minimal, totaling only about $2, which makes this an economical route for a quick commute. Pay close attention to the transition points between I-278 and US 1, as navigating these shifts is the most critical part of your journey. Since you are staying within the state of New Jersey, you can focus on timing your departure to avoid peak traffic hours to ensure you hit that 26-minute estimate.
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 6.7 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 13.4 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metuchen, 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 13.4 miles and 26m.
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 US 1 for about 6.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metuchen, NJ
The final approach into Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, 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
$2.22 one way
$4.43 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Metuchen, NJ
Night in Metuchen on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
22 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
26m 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 Metuchen, NJ covers 13.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, East Edgar Road, I 278. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.22 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 13.4 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elizabethport, NJ to Metuchen, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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