Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night in Elizabethport on Monday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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2h 7m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
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Elizabethport, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Milltown, NJ
James Kampeis
Spanning 101.5 miles through the Northeast, this straightforward drive from Elizabethport to Milltown typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel, making this an economical choice for your travel plans. The route is heavily highway-focused, prioritizing efficiency over scenic meandering. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of pace, this direct connection between two New Jersey points provides a predictable travel experience.
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
50.8 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Expect a high-speed experience, as 89% of this 101.5-mile journey is spent on highways. The centerpiece of the route is an 85.8-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, which dominates the majority of your time behind the wheel. Once you transition off the Turnpike, you will navigate via NJ 45 and Tomlin Station Road to reach your final destination. This drive feels like a classic interstate transit, characterized by consistent speeds and limited local road navigation. You will find that the personality of the road remains largely utilitarian, keeping you focused on the highway flow until the final miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 101.5 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 322; CR 536 / Swedesboro Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Milltown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Glassboro.
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Glassboro
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 85.8 mi | 1h 38m |
| NJ 45 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Tomlin Station Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Harding Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Swedesboro Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Avis Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Milltown, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 322; CR 536
Turn right onto CR 607
Turn right onto NJ 45
Turn left onto US 40
Turn right onto Avis Mill Road
Arrive at destination
Since you have no planned stops on this 2-hour and 7-minute trip, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike. Because the highway portion accounts for the vast majority of your travel, keeping your fuel tank topped off before entering the Turnpike is a smart move to avoid inflated service area prices. Use the inherent flexibility of this short trip to your advantage by leaving during off-peak hours for a smoother transition onto the local roads of NJ 45. Remember that while the route is simple, the long 85.8-mile stretch on the Turnpike requires sustained attention. Checking local traffic reports for the Turnpike specifically will help you ensure your $17 fuel budget stays on track without unexpected idling delays.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milltown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elizabethport, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 101.5 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 miles.
The final approach into Milltown, 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 Milltown, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.80 one way
$33.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.02
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
$17
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Elizabethport on Monday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Milltown on Monday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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