Origin
Rossmoor, NJ
Afternoon in Rossmoor on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossmoor, 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
43m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossmoor, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rossmoor, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 30.5 miles and takes about 43m 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, US 1, Forsgate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 30.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 24 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 21 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 24 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 612 / Forsgate Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
At end of road, turn left onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 Rossmoor, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp North: New York City
1.6 mi in
|
~4m
Staten Island
26.5 mi in
|
~34m
Linden
28 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 24 mi | 27m |
| US 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Forsgate Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Nassau Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rossmoor Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 24 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossmoor, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Old Nassau Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nassau Road
2
Turn left onto Rossmoor Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Rossmoor Drive
3
Turn slight right
173 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn straight onto Rossmoor Drive
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Rossmoor Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 612
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP North: New York City
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
13
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
14
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
15
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
16
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
18
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
19
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
20
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.36
New Jersey Turnpike
(24 mi)
$3.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$3
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
29 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
43m 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 Rossmoor, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 30.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, Forsgate Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Rossmoor, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rossmoor, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
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.
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