Trip from Mays Landing, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

100.6 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 7m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 35m

10 AM

2h 23m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 24m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mays Landing, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Elizabethport, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Mays Landing to Elizabethport, expect a straightforward 100.6-mile journey through the Northeast. You should budget about 2 hours and 16 minutes of driving time, making this a highly manageable single-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $17, the route is efficient for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary delays. You will primarily navigate a mix of the New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, and US 206 to complete the trek. Because the entire route stays within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical connection that works well for a quick turnaround or a direct one-way transit.

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

50.3 miles from Mays Landing, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 100.6-mile trip is largely highway-focused, with about 63% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm on the New Jersey Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.1 miles. Transitioning between the Turnpike and local arteries like US 206 and Trenton Road keeps the drive from feeling purely monotonous. While the highway portions allow for steady progress, the shift to state roads requires more attention to changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Overall, the road personality is functional and efficient, designed for getting you to Elizabethport with minimal navigation stress.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 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 44.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near US 322 / Black Horse Pike.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 100.6 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 5.9 miles (US 322 / Black Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 322 / Black Horse Pike

Turn left onto US 322 / Black Horse Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

34.6 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 206

Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

96.8 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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

98.6 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth

Towns Along This Route

Between Mays Landing, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

New York

34.6 mi in | ~49m | via US 206

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

51.2 mi in | ~1h 10m

Njtp North: New York City

51.8 mi in | ~1h 12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	44.1 mi	51m
Trenton Road	17.6 mi	23m
US 206	16.5 mi	20m
Weymouth Road	5 mi	8m
Black Horse Pike	4.4 mi	6m
12th Street	2.6 mi	3m
Mays Landing Road (to Route 73)	2.4 mi	3m
Bellevue Avenue	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 44.1 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mays Landing, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.

Start on CR 559

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Main Street

Continue on CR 559

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Mill Street

Turn right onto CR 559

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Old Harding Highway

Turn right onto CR 559

5.0 mi · 8 min · Weymouth Road

Turn left onto US 322

4.4 mi · 6 min · Black Horse Pike

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mays Landing Road (to Route 73)

Turn right onto NJ 54

0.9 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

Continue on NJ 54

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Route 54 North

Continue on NJ 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · 12th Street

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue

Turn right onto NJ 54

501 ft · 8 sec · NJ 54

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the none lane.

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

44 mi · 51 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth Use the none lane.

Turn right

142 ft · 14 sec

Toward Goethals Bridge

Turn sharp right onto NJ 439

468 ft · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

Continue on NJ 439

379 ft · 14 sec · Brunswick Avenue

Continue on Cole Place

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Cole Place

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 1st Street

Turn left onto Broadway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Broadway

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always wise when using the New Jersey Turnpike. You can easily complete the 100.6-mile distance in one go, as no formal stops are required to manage the 2-hour and 16-minute duration. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind, but consider topping off your tank before hitting the Turnpike to avoid potential premium pricing at major rest areas. Because the route relies heavily on the Turnpike, check for road work or congestion alerts before you head out. Embracing the direct nature of this trip allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Elizabethport.

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 50.3 miles from Mays Landing, NJ, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 49m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Mays Landing, NJ

This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mays Landing, 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.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 44.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.3 mi from Mays Landing, NJ · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Mays Landing, 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

$16.65 one way

$33.29 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$18.21	$36.43
premium	$4.92	$19.49	$38.99
diesel	$5.64	$22.35	$44.70

Estimated Tolls: $6.18

New Jersey Turnpike (44.1 mi) $6.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.2	$10.56	$4.83
Efficient EV	25.2	$8.80	$4.02
EV Truck/SUV	40.2	$14.08	$6.44

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Mays Landing, NJ

Night in Mays Landing on Sunday

Local time

9:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabethport, NJ

Night in Elizabethport on Sunday

Local time

9:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

22 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

2h 16m 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 Mays Landing, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Mays Landing, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.65 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.