Origin
Lebanon, NJ
Late night in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
1:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, NJ
Nemika F
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lebanon, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 38.8 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Spring Street, North Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 38.8 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Spring Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Spring Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cokesbury Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cokesbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cokesbury Road
Turn left onto Cokesbury Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
33.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lebanon, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Hillside
33.8 mi in
|
~39m
Irvington
33.8 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 33.2 mi | 38m |
| Spring Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cokesbury Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Winans Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 33.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
163 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cokesbury Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cokesbury Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 78 East
4
Merge onto I 78
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
10
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
12
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
14
Turn left onto NJ 439
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
15
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
16
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
17
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Lebanon, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Lebanon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elizabeth, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
1:51 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
50m 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 Lebanon, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 38.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Spring Street, North Broad 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 19.4 miles from Lebanon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.43 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cokesbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lebanon, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Hillside and Irvington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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