Origin
Ocean Acres, NJ
Late night in Ocean Acres on Saturday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nautilus Drive, West Bay Avenue, GSP Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 75.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nautilus Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nautilus Drive | — | — |
| West Bay Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| I 278 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Nautilus Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Buccaneer Lane
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Buccaneer Lane
2
Turn right onto Nautilus Drive
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Nautilus Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bay Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bay Avenue
4
Turn left onto GSP Toll North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
GSP Toll North
5
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
9
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
15
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
16
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 439: Elizabeth
17
Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
141 ft
·
15 sec
·
Goethals Bridge
18
Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
469 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
19
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
381 ft
·
15 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
20
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cole Place
21
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
22
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Ocean Acres, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Ocean Acres, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$16
Total
$29
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Elizabethport, NJ
Late night in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
1:03 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
3 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
1h 22m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nautilus Drive, West Bay Avenue, GSP Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.57 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ocean Acres, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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