Origin
Heathcote, NJ
Late night in Heathcote on Saturday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heathcote, 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
44m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heathcote, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 31-mile drive from Heathcote, NJ, to Elizabethport, NJ, is expected to take around 44 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost of about $5, this route is budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Promenade Boulevard and NJ 18 South being key segments. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the drive is short, no overnight stays are necessary. This journey offers a straightforward local driving experience without any significant highway stretches.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 31-mile trip, with no highway driving to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't applicable here due to the nature of the route. You'll be on Promenade Boulevard and then transition to NJ 18 South, encountering numerous intersections and local traffic. The profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road as you navigate through populated areas. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it's more about actively managing your way through the local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Promenade Boulevard 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 Heathcote, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 44m 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 Heathcote, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Promenade Boulevard | — | — |
| Newark|Newark | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| I 278 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Promenade Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heathcote, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Princeton Gate Boulevard
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Princeton Gate Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Promenade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Promenade Boulevard
3
Turn left
7.8 mi
·
11 min
4
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
5
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
6
Keep slight left
367 ft
·
6 sec
7
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
15
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
16
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 439: Elizabeth
17
Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
141 ft
·
15 sec
·
Goethals Bridge
18
Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
469 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
19
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
381 ft
·
15 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
20
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cole Place
21
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
22
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
25
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
1:36 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
4 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
44m 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 Heathcote, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 31 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Promenade Boulevard, Newark|Newark, NJ 18 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Heathcote, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.14 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 Heathcote, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 44m 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 Heathcote, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Heathcote, NJ to Elizabethport, 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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