Origin
Pine Beach, NJ
Morning in Pine Beach on Friday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Beach, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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This 62-mile drive from Pine Beach to Elizabethport, New Jersey, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on major roads like the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. You're looking at a fuel cost of approximately $10 for this short hop within the Northeast region. Given the duration and distance, this trip is straightforward and doesn't require an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 62-mile journey, with 85% of the drive on major thoroughfares. The Garden State Parkway will be your main companion for a significant stretch, including a continuous 46.1-mile segment. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speed limits and relatively uninterrupted travel for much of the trip. While primarily on high-speed roads, the route does involve transitions onto the New Jersey Turnpike and eventually North Main Street, offering a slight change in the driving environment as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near CR 617 / Starboard Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CR 617 / Starboard Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 617 / Starboard Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
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 I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
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 Pine Beach, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City - among others.
Gsp Toll North: Lakewood
New York
Woodbridge
Njtp: New York City
Trenton
Njtp North: New York City
Staten Island
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 46.1 mi | 55m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic City Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bayside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Beach, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
Start on CR 617
Continue on CR 617
Continue on CR 617
Continue on CR 617
Continue on CR 617
Turn left onto CR 617
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 166
Continue on NJ 166
Turn left onto NJ 37
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP; US 9
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
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
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Pine Beach, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Pine Beach, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.28 one way
$20.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Pine Beach on Friday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
11:38 AM
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
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.
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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