Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Bridge, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Old Bridge, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 24.4 miles and takes about 36 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a convenient local journey. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. You'll encounter a predominantly highway-focused experience, so expect efficient travel for this modest distance. The entire route is manageable in under an hour, offering a straightforward connection between these two New Jersey locales.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 79% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.6 miles. Expect a consistent pace characteristic of major arteries, with limited deviations onto local roads like State Route 18 and South 1st Street. The profile suggests a straightforward, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour, prioritizing speed and directness. The transition between these highway segments is designed for smooth, continuous travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Old Bridge, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York City
Staten Island
Linden
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| State Route 18 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Bridge Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Old Bridge, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
Start on CR 615
Turn right onto CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 18
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Turn straight
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
Continue on NJ 439
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Atlantic Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Old Bridge on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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