Origin
Jamesburg, NJ
Afternoon in Jamesburg on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamesburg, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 32-mile drive from Jamesburg, NJ, to Elizabethport, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for a short journey within the Northeast region. The route is primarily focused on highway driving, making it a straightforward trip. It's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating on main roads like New Jersey Turnpike and Forsgate Drive, so expect a functional, direct journey rather than a scenic adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 75% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 24 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from Forsgate Drive onto South 1st Street, indicating a shift from more open highway conditions to potentially more developed areas as you approach Elizabethport. The overall profile suggests a practical, efficient drive where speed and directness are prioritized over winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 24 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
145 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
187 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
145 ft
~2.3 mi in
Elevation Range
136 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Forsgate Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 612 / Forsgate Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 32 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 0.4 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Turn right onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamesburg, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp North: New York City
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
Staten Island
28.2 mi in
|
~35m
Linden
29.6 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 24 mi | 27m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 24 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on CR 522
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 612
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
7
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
10
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
11
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
12
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
13
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
15
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
17
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Jamesburg, NJ · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Jamesburg, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabethport, NJ
The final approach into Elizabethport, 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 Elizabethport, 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
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.36
New Jersey Turnpike
(24 mi)
$3.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
Afternoon in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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
45m 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 Jamesburg, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 32 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Forsgate Drive, South 1st 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 16 miles from Jamesburg, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 13 significant decision points across 32 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 0.4 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamesburg, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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