Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, NJ
James Kampeis
Elizabethport, NJ
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If you are planning a quick commute or day trip across New Jersey, this 41-mile journey from Lawrence to Elizabethport is an efficient option. You can expect the drive to take roughly one hour and one minute under normal conditions, making it a straightforward trek that fits easily into a single day. Budget about $7 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the route is relatively short and direct, there is no need for an overnight stay. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip offers a practical way to navigate between these two points in the Garden State without any required stops.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 with national parks nearby.
Expect a mixed drive that transitions from local roads to major arterials as you make your way toward your destination. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, balancing suburban transit with faster stretches of road. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip occurs on Brunswick Pike, which spans 16 miles and sets the initial pace for your journey. As you switch over to the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to navigate varying traffic patterns. It is a functional route that demands your attention as you move from slower local segments to the higher-speed highway portions.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
195 ft
Highest Point
126 ft
~29.3 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lawrence, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Lawrence, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Station Road | — | — |
| Quaker Bridge Road | — | — |
| Brunswick Pike | — | — |
| Newark|Newark | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
Start on Fountayne Boulevard
Turn left onto Lawrence Station Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Quaker Bridge Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Atlantic Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Lawrence, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Lawrence, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$16
Total
$23
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Destination
Night in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
63°F
Edison, NJ
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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