Trip from Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

73.9 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Photo: Noé Villalta Photography

Trip Overview

The drive from Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Main Street, North Maple Avenue, Marlton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37 miles from Marlton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 73.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy — mostly straight driving

The drive from Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Maple Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Marlton Pike Unavailable Refreshing
NJ 73 Unavailable Refreshing
NJTP Unavailable Refreshing
NJTP North Unavailable Refreshing
New Jersey Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
I 278 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marlton, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.

1

Start on the route

26 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

112 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Maple Avenue
4

Turn left onto Marlton Pike

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Marlton Pike
5

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge

0.2 mi · 34 sec · NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge
6

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min
7

Continue straight

197 ft · 3 sec
8

Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

0.3 mi · 38 sec · NJTP
9

Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJTP North: New York
10

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

49 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

1.4 mi · 2 min · I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
13

Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
14

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

0.1 mi · 35 sec · NJ 439: Elizabeth
15

Continue on Bayway

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Bayway
16

Turn right onto South Broad Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Broad Street
17

Turn right

1.0 mi · 1 min
18

Turn right

59 ft · 6 sec
19

Turn right

384 ft · 28 sec
20

Turn right

279 ft · 22 sec
21

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
22

Turn right

36 ft · 3 sec
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37 miles from Marlton, NJ, or about 39m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 73.9 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37 miles or 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabeth, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Marlton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marlton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 1h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marlton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37 mi from Marlton, NJ · 39m into the drive

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

37 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37 miles from Marlton, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elizabeth, 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

$11.89 one way

$23.78 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $13.38 $26.76
premium $4.95 $14.41 $28.83
diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.2 0 $7.76 $3.55
Efficient EV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96
EV Truck/SUV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Marlton, NJ

Afternoon in Marlton on Saturday

Local time

1:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Elizabeth, NJ

Afternoon in Elizabeth on Saturday

Local time

1:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Staten Island, NY

37 mi in

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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 18m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North Maple Avenue, Marlton Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 miles from Marlton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.89 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 Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marlton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ follows a direct path without passing through any major named waypoints on road signs.

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