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Trip from Millville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

105.7 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Downtown Millville, NJ, NJ

Millville, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

Noé Villalta Photography

Trip Overview

The drive from Millville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.49 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

52.9 miles from Millville, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Millville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 555 / North 3rd Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 105.7 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 0.2 miles (CR 555 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 555 / North 3rd Street

Turn left onto CR 555 / North 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

6
39.6 mi into trip | ~54m 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
6
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
101.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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 Along This Route

Between Millville, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

New York

39.6 mi in | ~54m | via US 206

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

56.1 mi in | ~1h 15m

Njtp North: New York City

56.8 mi in | ~1h 17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 44.1 mi 51m
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 16.5 mi 20m
South Lincoln Avenue 8 mi 11m
12th Street 6.1 mi 7m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
Wheaton Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
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 Millville, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.

1

Start on East Broad Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Broad Street
2

Turn left onto CR 555

236 ft · 3 sec · North 3rd Street
3

Turn slight right onto CR 555

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wheaton Avenue
4

Continue on CR 555

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Main Road
5

Turn slight right onto CR 655

8.0 mi · 11 min · South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on CR 619

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Wheat Road
7

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
8

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
9

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
10

Continue on NJ 54

4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street
11

Continue on NJ 54

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Route 54 North
12

Continue on NJ 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
13

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
14

Turn right onto NJ 54

501 ft · 8 sec · NJ 54
15

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
17

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 206

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
22

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

44 mi · 51 min · New Jersey Turnpike
23

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
26

Continue on NJ 439

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Bayway
27

Turn right onto CR 623

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Broad Street
28

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9
29

Turn right

60 ft · 6 sec
30

Turn right

383 ft · 28 sec
31

Turn right

278 ft · 22 sec
32

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
33

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
34

Arrive at 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 52.9 miles from Millville, NJ, or about 1h 11m 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 52.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m

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 Millville, 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 Millville, NJ

This is one driving day of about 105.7 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Millville, 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 52.9 mi from Millville, NJ · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

53 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 52.9 miles from Millville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $10 near mile 105.7
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 102.1
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 105.7
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 105.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.49 one way

$34.98 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $19.14 $38.28
premium $4.92 $20.48 $40.96
diesel $5.64 $23.48 $46.97

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

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.10 $5.07
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.25 $4.23
EV Truck/SUV 42.3 0 $14.80 $6.76

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Millville, NJ

Morning in Millville on Monday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabeth, NJ

Morning in Elizabeth on Monday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 20m 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 Millville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 miles from Millville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.49 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 19 significant decision points across 105.7 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 0.2 miles (CR 555 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Millville, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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