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Trip from Sewell, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

85.1 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sewell, NJ, NJ

Sewell, NJ

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sewell, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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, Hurffville Road, Blackwood-Barnsboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.5 miles from Sewell, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 85.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 85.1 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Hurffville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.9 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 25 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 71.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Hurffville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near NJ 47 / Delsea Drive.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.1 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 2.6 miles (NJ 47 / Delsea Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.6 miles (NJ 168 / Black Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 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
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | NJ 47 / Delsea Drive

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 47 / Delsea Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
7.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | NJ 168 / Black Horse Pike

Turn left onto NJ 168 / Black Horse Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York
6
32.3 mi into trip | ~44m 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
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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 Sewell, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

8.3 mi in | ~15m

Njtp North: New York

8.6 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 71.9 mi 1h 23m
Hurffville Road 3.8 mi 6m
Blackwood-Barnsboro Road 2 mi 3m
US 1 1 mi 1m
Black Horse Pike 0.8 mi 1m
West Clements Bridge Road 0.8 mi 1m
Center Street 0.6 mi 1m
Bayway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 71.9 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sewell, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.

1

Start on Atlantic Avenue

79 ft · 9 sec · Atlantic Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 603

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street
3

Continue on CR 603

2.0 mi · 3 min · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
4

Turn right

136 ft · 15 sec
5

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 47

227 ft · 5 sec · Delsea Drive
6

Continue on NJ 41

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on NJ 41; CR 544

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Clements Bridge Road
9

Turn left onto NJ 168

0.8 mi · 1 min · Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto NJTP

23 mi · 26 min · New Jersey Turnpike
13

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

49 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
17

Continue on NJ 439

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Bayway
18

Turn right onto CR 623

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Broad Street
19

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9
20

Turn right

60 ft · 6 sec
21

Turn right

383 ft · 28 sec
22

Turn right

278 ft · 22 sec
23

Turn right onto East Jersey Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
24

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 42.5 miles from Sewell, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 19 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.5 miles or 56m 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 30m

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 Sewell, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sewell, NJ

This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Sewell, 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 71.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.5 mi from Sewell, NJ · 56m into the drive

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

43 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Sewell, 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 71.9 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

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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $10 near mile 85.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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 82.1
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 85.1
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 85.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.11 one way

$28.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.45 $30.90
premium $4.93 $16.50 $33.01
diesel $5.61 $18.79 $37.58

Estimated Tolls: $10.07

New Jersey Turnpike (71.9 mi) $10.07

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

$14

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.5 0 $8.94 $4.08
Efficient EV 21.3 0 $7.45 $3.40
EV Truck/SUV 34 0 $11.91 $5.45

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Sewell, NJ

Evening in Sewell on Thursday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabeth, NJ

Evening in Elizabeth on Thursday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

43 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

14 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 49m 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 Sewell, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Hurffville Road, Blackwood-Barnsboro 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 42.5 miles from Sewell, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.11 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 85.1 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 2.6 miles (NJ 47 / Delsea Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.6 miles (NJ 168 / Black Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sewell, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: 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.

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