Origin
Gloucester City, NJ
Night in Gloucester City on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gloucester City, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
80.4 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloucester City, NJ
Phil Evenden
Elizabeth, NJ
Noé Villalta Photography
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gloucester City to Elizabeth covers 80.4 miles of New Jersey’s busy corridor. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $13 for fuel for the one-way journey. Utilizing a combination of the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and US-1, you will navigate through the heart of the Northeast region. It is a straightforward, functional trip that connects two key points in the state efficiently.
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
40.2 miles from Gloucester City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your travel spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, highlighted by a significant 63.4-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike. While the drive is efficient, be prepared for a consistent interstate experience rather than a winding scenic tour. The transition between the primary arteries keeps the pace fast, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal stop-and-go maneuvers. You can expect a highly predictable driving environment that prioritizes speed and directness over local detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 80.4 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaw...
7
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Exit 1B
Take the exit onto Exit 1B toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, 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 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Towns Along This Route
Between Gloucester City, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
11.9 mi in
|
~16m
Njtp North: New York
12.4 mi in
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~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 63.4 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 295 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| US 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Exit 1B | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Klemm Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North-South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bayway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester City, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on East Brown Street
9 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Brown Street
2
Turn left onto Kathryn Street
391 ft
·
19 sec
·
Kathryn Street
3
Turn right onto South Johnson Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Johnson Boulevard
4
Continue on Klemm Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Klemm Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North-South Freeway
8
Take the exit onto Exit 1B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Exit 1B
Exit 1B
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 295
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 295
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
20
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
21
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
22
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
23
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
24
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
25
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
26
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest experience, plan your departure around local traffic patterns common on the New Jersey Turnpike. Since the entire 80.4-mile trek is designed to be completed in one go, you have the flexibility to drive straight through without needing scheduled stops. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the turnpike, as the longest stretch of 63.4 miles offers fewer opportunities to exit for quick errands. If you are traveling during peak weekday hours, factor in extra time for potential congestion on the main highways. Staying alert during the long highway segments is the best way to handle this quick, efficient transit across the state.
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 40.2 miles from Gloucester City, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabeth, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gloucester City, 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 Gloucester City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gloucester City, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Gloucester City, NJ · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.2 miles from Gloucester City, 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 63.4 miles.
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
The final approach into Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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
$13.30 one way
$26.61 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.87
New Jersey Turnpike
(63.4 mi)
$8.87
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
$13
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Night in Elizabeth on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
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
1h 41m 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 Gloucester City, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Gloucester City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.30 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 23 significant decision points across 80.4 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gloucester City, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
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