Origin
Fair Haven, NJ
Late night in Fair Haven on Saturday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fair Haven, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Haven, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 34.5-mile drive from Fair Haven to Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes. It's designed as a single-day adventure, so no overnight stays are necessary. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option for a quick journey. You'll primarily be navigating the Garden State Parkway and US 9, with a significant portion of the drive on highways. Given its brevity and the focus on major roads, this route is ideal for a short, efficient travel day within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 34.5-mile route, with 76% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 17 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent, albeit potentially busy, driving pace. While primarily highway, you'll also encounter sections of US 9 and East Front Street, which may introduce more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the more typical road feel of arterial streets.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 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.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto GSP / Garden State Parkway toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
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 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridg...
9
22.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, S...
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Crossover To Express Roadway, Gsp North and Staten Island.
Gsp Toll North
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Crossover To Express Roadway
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Gsp North
20.9 mi in
|
~29m
|
via GSP
Staten Island
20.9 mi in
|
~29m
|
via GSP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 17 mi | 20m |
| US 9 | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| East Front Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Carlton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Shrewsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 17 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Fisk Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fisk Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on CR 10
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
River Road
5
Continue on CR 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
6
Turn left onto CR 13
216 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rector Place
7
Continue on CR 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 520
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Newman Springs Road
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Merge onto GSP
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto GSP
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Take the exit onto GSP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Exit 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto US 9
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Street
19
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
21
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
22
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
23
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Fair Haven, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Fair Haven, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elizabeth, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Garden State Parkway
(17 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
52m 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 Fair Haven, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 34.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 9, East Front 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 17.3 miles from Fair Haven, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.72 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Crossover To Express Roadway, Gsp North and Staten Island.
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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