Origin
Plainsboro Center, NJ
Afternoon in Plainsboro Center on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainsboro Center, NJ
Andrew Patrick Photo
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 39.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dey Road, NJ 32 East, Forsgate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 48m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dey Road 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 Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 48m 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 Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dey Road | — | — |
| NJ 32 East | — | — |
| Forsgate Drive | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| I 278 | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
| NJ 439 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dey Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainsboro Center, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Edgemere Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Edgemere Avenue
2
Continue on Dey Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dey Road
3
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
5
Continue on Forsgate Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
6
Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95, NJTP North: New York City
8
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
11
Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 439: Elizabeth
13
Continue on Bayway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bayway
14
Turn right onto South Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
15
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
384 ft
·
28 sec
18
Turn right
279 ft
·
22 sec
19
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
20
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Plainsboro Center, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Plainsboro Center, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elizabeth, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.48 one way
$12.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Afternoon in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
20 mi in
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
48m 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 Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 39.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dey Road, NJ 32 East, Forsgate Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Plainsboro Center, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.48 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.
The drive from Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 48m 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 Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plainsboro Center, NJ to Elizabeth, 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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