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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Oxford, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

57.6 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Oxford, NJ, NJ

Oxford, NJ

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Elizabethport, NJ to Oxford, NJ is 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 31, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that makes for a quick and easy one-day journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 35.9 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route incorporates segments of NJ 31 and East Jersey Street, which may offer a slight change of scenery and pace as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth and uninterrupted drive for the majority of the 57.6 miles.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

557 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

1,123 ft

Total Descent

586 ft

Highest Point

557 ft

~57.6 mi in

Elevation Range

537 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 31. 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.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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 | 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
11.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 78

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
42.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

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 17 Toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

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 Oxford, NJ, road signs point toward Flemington and Washington.

Flemington

42.8 mi in | ~56m

Washington

42.8 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 35.9 mi 41m
NJ 31 14.4 mi 22m
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
Chestnut Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway — 35.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Oxford, 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 · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto Paine Avenue

367 ft · 12 sec · Paine Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 78 West
13

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

0.2 mi · 11 sec · I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto I 78

31 mi · 36 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 17 Toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto NJ 31

14 mi · 22 min · NJ 31
18

Arrive at destination

NJ 31

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.8 mi from Elizabethport, NJ · 40m into the drive

township in New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedminster, NJ

29 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

Union, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedminster, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Elizabethport, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oxford, NJ

The final approach into Oxford, 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

$9.55 one way

$19.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.46 $20.92
premium $4.93 $11.17 $22.34
diesel $5.61 $12.72 $25.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
EV Truck/SUV 23 0 $8.06 $3.69

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elizabethport, NJ

Late night in Elizabethport on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxford, NJ

Late night in Oxford on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Bedminster, NJ

29 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

10 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 19m 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 Oxford, NJ covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 31, East Jersey Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 Oxford, NJ, road signs point toward Flemington and Washington.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 20 ft to 557 ft elevation with about 1,123 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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