Origin
Gladstone, NJ
Afternoon in Gladstone on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gladstone, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gladstone, NJ
James Kampeis
Elizabethport, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Gladstone to Elizabethport is 37.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US Highway 206, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll find it's a relatively short drive, making it an easy option for a quick transit between these two points. Consider this route when you need 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 53m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.3 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The road primarily follows expressways and highways, suggesting a driving experience with limited stops and straightforward navigation. Expect the character of the drive to remain largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over varied scenery.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US Highway 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 206 / US Highway 206.
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 20 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 206 / US Highway 206): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 206 / US Highway 206
Turn sharp left onto US 206 / US Highway 206
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
30.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gladstone, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton, Hillside and Irvington.
Princeton
5.6 mi in
|
~9m
Hillside
30.4 mi in
|
~38m
Irvington
30.4 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 206 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on CR 647
173 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mendham Road
2
Turn right onto Overlook Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Overlook Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 512
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto CR 512
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottersville Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 206
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 287
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 287
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
15
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
17
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
19
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
20
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
21
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
22
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
23
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
25
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Gladstone, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Gladstone, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabethport, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elizabethport, 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
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Elizabethport, NJ
Afternoon in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Gladstone, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 37.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US Highway 206, Elizabeth Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Gladstone, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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 20 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 206 / US Highway 206): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gladstone, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton, Hillside and Irvington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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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