Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Evening in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
84.6 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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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Ship Bottom, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape Elizabethport for the shores of Ship Bottom, this 84.6-mile trip is an efficient way to transition from the urban Northeast to the coast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of approximately $14, the journey is quite affordable. You will primarily navigate the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway before finishing on NJ 72. Since the entire drive stays within New Jersey, you will experience a smooth transition between regions without the need for an overnight stay.
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
42.3 miles from Elizabethport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 95% of your time spent cruising on major arteries. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 64.8 miles along the Garden State Parkway. While the initial portion involves high-speed interstate travel, the final leg on NJ 72 transitions you toward your coastal destination. Do not expect much in the way of technical local roads; this is a straightforward, high-speed transit route designed to get you to the beach as quickly as possible. The personality of the drive is functional and direct, prioritizing speed over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 64.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 72. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 84.6 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 9.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
2.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
9.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
7
11.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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GSP Southbound entrance
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
7
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
Towns Along This Route
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Ship Bottom, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Pemberton.
Gsp
9.7 mi in
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~15m
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via Exit 11
Woodbridge
9.7 mi in
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~15m
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via Exit 11
Gsp South
11.1 mi in
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~18m
Perth Amboy
11.1 mi in
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~18m
Pemberton
76.6 mi in
|
~1h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 64.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| NJ 72 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| GSP Southbound entrance | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Ship Bottom, 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
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 63
Toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
19
Merge onto NJ 72
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 72
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 89
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto West 19th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 19th Street
22
Arrive at destination
East 19th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule, though keep in mind that coastal traffic can fluctuate. Because you will be on the road for under two hours, you likely will not need a formal rest stop, allowing you to drive straight through if you prefer. However, be mindful of the transition from the heavy volume of the Garden State Parkway to the specific demands of NJ 72 as you approach Ship Bottom. Keep your fuel budget of $14 in mind when planning your total travel costs for the day. Taking advantage of the quick transit time allows you to maximize your hours once you arrive at your destination.
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 42.3 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 55m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ship Bottom, 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 84.6 miles and 1h 48m.
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 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.3 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
Arriving in Ship Bottom, NJ
The final approach into Ship Bottom, 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 Ship Bottom, 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
$14.00 one way
$28.00 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.39 | $32.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.85
Garden State Parkway
(64.8 mi)
$3.88
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.9 mi)
$0.97
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
$14
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Ship Bottom, NJ
Evening in Ship Bottom on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
11 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 48m 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 Ship Bottom, NJ covers 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 72, New Jersey Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.3 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 $14.00 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 18 significant decision points across 84.6 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elizabethport, NJ and Ship Bottom, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Pemberton.
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