Origin
Haddon Heights, NJ
Afternoon in Haddon Heights on Friday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
79.4 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haddon Heights, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Street, South Park Avenue, Station Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 79.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Street | — | — |
| South Park Avenue | — | — |
| Station Avenue | — | — |
| White Horse Pike | — | — |
| Copley Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| NJ 73 South | — | — |
| NJTP | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddon Heights, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Prospect Ridge Boulevard
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prospect Ridge Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Lake Street
446 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lake Street
3
Turn right onto South Park Avenue
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto Station Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Avenue
5
Turn right onto White Horse Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Pike
6
Take the exit slight left
338 ft
·
15 sec
7
Turn left onto Copley Road
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
Copley Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 295 North: Trenton
9
Merge slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73 South: Berlin
11
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
14
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
17
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
18
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 439: Elizabeth
19
Continue on Bayway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bayway
20
Turn right onto South Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
21
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
23
Turn right
384 ft
·
28 sec
24
Turn right
279 ft
·
22 sec
25
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
26
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Haddon Heights, NJ · 42m 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.16 one way
$26.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
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
Afternoon in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
3:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 24m 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 Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Street, South Park Avenue, Station Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Haddon Heights, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.16 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.
The drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haddon Heights, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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