Origin
Prospect Park, NJ
Late night in Prospect Park on Thursday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a road trip from Prospect Park, NJ, to Elizabeth, NJ, covers 43.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, making it an economical choice for a short excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate via US 1 and Brunswick Pike, offering a mixed driving experience that's straightforward and efficient. This trip offers a practical way to cover ground between two New Jersey locales without significant time or financial commitment.
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
21.9 miles from Prospect Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 51% of the journey on highways, interspersed with stretches on local roads like Brunswick Pike and Carlton Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 22.2 miles along US 1, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and moments where you'll navigate through more developed areas. The road character will shift as you progress, moving from potentially more suburban routes to the busier arteries connecting these New Jersey communities. It's a drive that balances efficiency with the reality of urban and suburban transit.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 622 / Olden Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.5 miles (CR 622 / Olden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 622 / Olden Avenue
Turn right onto CR 622 / Olden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23.2 mi into trip
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~35m in
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US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip
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~35m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
23.4 mi into trip
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~35m in
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US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
41 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prospect Park, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark and New Brunswick.
Newark|Newark
23.3 mi in
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~35m
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via US 1
Camden
23.3 mi in
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~35m
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via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
23.3 mi in
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~35m
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via US 1
New Brunswick
23.3 mi in
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~35m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 22.2 mi | 34m |
| Brunswick Pike | 16.8 mi | 24m |
| Carlton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Olden Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 22.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Weber Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Weber Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 627
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Olden Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 206
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 1 Business
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
6
Continue on US 1 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
7
Enter roundabout onto US 1 Business
123 ft
·
2 sec
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Brunswick Pike
8
Continue on US 1 Business
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 1; CR 610
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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US 1; CR 610
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
14
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
15
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 1
7.2 mi
·
11 min
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US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Street
21
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
22
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
23
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
24
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
25
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 8 minute duration, starting your drive from Prospect Park to Elizabeth in the morning or early afternoon is ideal to avoid peak traffic. With only 43.7 miles to cover, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous stops if needed, though none are explicitly recommended on this route. The estimated fuel cost of $7 suggests you'll likely only need to visit a gas station once, if at all, during the trip. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between US 1 and other main roads like Brunswick Pike to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey. Planning for this straightforward drive means less stress and more time enjoying your destination.
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 21.9 miles from Prospect Park, NJ, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 10 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.9 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabeth, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Prospect Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prospect Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 43.7 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Prospect Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Prospect Park, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Prospect Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Thursday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
New Brunswick, NJ
22 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Prospect Park, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Brunswick Pike, Carlton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Prospect Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.24 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 43.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.5 miles (CR 622 / Olden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Prospect Park, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark and New Brunswick.
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