This 81.3-mile drive from Pine Hill, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 46 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical journey. The route is heavily focused on highways, making it a quick transit between the Northeast region's urban and suburban areas. You'll spend the majority of your time on major thoroughfares, so pack some entertainment for the ride.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Pine Hill, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 81.3-mile journey, with 84% of the drive taking place on major roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 63.4 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, indicating a significant portion of continuous, high-speed travel. You'll primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, interspersed with segments on Haddonfield-Berlin Road. The character of the drive is largely one of efficient transit rather than scenic exploration, designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near CR 561 / Lakeview Drive North.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 4.4 miles (CR 561 / Lakeview Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.4 mi into trip|~9m in|CR 561 / Lakeview Drive North
Turn left onto CR 561 / Lakeview Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.3 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
13.4 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
28.5 mi into trip|~40m 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
77.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine Hill, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
12.9 mi in|~21m
Njtp North: New York
13.4 mi in|~22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi
1h 13m
I 295
4.1 mi
4m
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
3.1 mi
5m
Gibbsboro Road
1.8 mi
3m
Erial Road
1.4 mi
3m
Clementon Road West
1.1 mi
2m
US 1
1 mi
1m
Lakeview Drive North
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Hill, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on CR 703
53 ft·3 sec·Clementon-Erial Road
2
Continue on CR 703
1.4 mi·3 min·Erial Road
3
Continue on CR 703
1.8 mi·3 min·Gibbsboro Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 686
1.1 mi·2 min·Clementon Road West
5
Turn left onto CR 561
0.5 mi·45 sec·Lakeview Drive North
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 561
3.1 mi·5 min·Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi·11 sec·Berlin Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 295 North
9
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi·4 min·I 295
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi·56 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
19
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi·41 sec·Bayway
20
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Broad Street
21
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi·1 min·US 1; US 9
22
Turn right
60 ft·6 sec
23
Turn right
383 ft·28 sec
24
Turn right
278 ft·22 sec
25
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·East Jersey Street
26
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 46-minute duration and highway-focused profile, this route is best tackled during off-peak hours to avoid traffic delays, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart when convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is 63.4 miles, and plan your refueling accordingly. A practical tip: utilize navigation apps that provide real-time traffic updates for the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295, as these can significantly impact your travel time.
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 40.7 miles from Pine Hill, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 54m 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 27m
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 Pine Hill, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Hill, NJ
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Pine Hill, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Pine Hill, NJ
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Pine Hill, 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 63.4 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.
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
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...
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 78.5
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 81.3
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 81.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.48 one way
$26.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.76
$29.52
premium
$4.93
$15.77
$31.53
diesel
$5.61
$17.95
$35.90
Estimated Tolls: $8.87
New Jersey Turnpike
(63.4 mi)$8.87
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
$13
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pine Hill, NJ
Afternoon
in Pine Hill on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Afternoon
in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
41 mi in
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
1 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 46m 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 Pine Hill, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Haddonfield-Berlin 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 40.7 miles from Pine Hill, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.48 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (CR 561 / Lakeview Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pine Hill, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
