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Trip from Olivet, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

101 mi

162 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 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Olivet, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 101 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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, Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.71 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

50.5 miles from Olivet, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 101 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 71.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 553 / Centerton Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 101 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: near the start (CR 553 / Centerton Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 553 / Centerton Road

Turn right onto CR 553 / Centerton Road

Navigation decision point

8
20.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | Exit 58

Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 58 Toward Deptford, Almonesson
7
24.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York
6
48.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
97 mi into trip | ~2h 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 Olivet, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.

Deptford

20.8 mi in | ~27m | via Exit 58

Almonesson

20.8 mi in | ~27m | via Exit 58

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

24.2 mi in | ~35m

Njtp North: New York

24.5 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 71.9 mi 1h 23m
Veterans Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 15m
Buck Road 7.4 mi 11m
US 1 1 mi 1m
Black Horse Pike 0.8 mi 1m
West Clements Bridge Road 0.8 mi 1m
Hurffville Road 0.7 mi 1m
Deptford Center Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 71.9 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Upper Neck Road

75 ft · 5 sec · Upper Neck Road
2

Turn right onto Centerton Road

203 ft · 6 sec · Centerton Road
3

Turn right onto Buck Road

7.4 mi · 11 min · Buck Road
4

Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

0.3 mi · 44 sec · NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
5

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

13 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Deptford, Almonesson
7

Continue on Deptford Center Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Deptford Center Road
8

Turn left onto Hurffville Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hurffville Road
9

Continue on Clements Bridge Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road
10

Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Clements Bridge Road
11

Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Black Horse Pike
12

Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

0.3 mi · 33 sec · NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13

Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJTP North: New York
14

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

23 mi · 26 min · New Jersey Turnpike
15

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

49 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
16

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

1.4 mi · 2 min · I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
17

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

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
18

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

0.1 mi · 35 sec · NJ 439: Elizabeth
19

Continue on Bayway

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Bayway
20

Turn right onto South Broad Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Broad Street
21

Turn right

1.0 mi · 1 min
22

Turn right

59 ft · 6 sec
23

Turn right

384 ft · 28 sec
24

Turn right

279 ft · 22 sec
25

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
26

Turn right

36 ft · 3 sec
27

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 50.5 miles from Olivet, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 43m

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 Olivet, 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 Olivet, NJ

This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olivet, 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 71.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.5 mi from Olivet, NJ · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

51 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 50.5 miles from Olivet, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.9 miles.

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 101
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 97.5
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 101
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 101
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.71 one way

$33.43 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.29 $36.57
premium $4.92 $19.57 $39.14
diesel $5.64 $22.44 $44.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.85
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.84 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.14 $6.46

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 4 hours ago

Origin

Olivet, NJ

Morning in Olivet on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Elizabeth, NJ

Morning in Elizabeth on Monday

Local time

7:16 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

12 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

2h 9m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Olivet, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 101 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Olivet, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.71 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 22 significant decision points across 101 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: near the start (CR 553 / Centerton Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Olivet, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.

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