Origin
Ship Bottom, NJ
Evening in Ship Bottom on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ship Bottom, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
84.5 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
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6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ship Bottom, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from the coastal community of Ship Bottom to Elizabethport, you can expect an efficient 84.5-mile journey through New Jersey. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike to complete your transit. With a modest fuel budget of roughly $14, this route is both practical and straightforward for those moving between the shore and the northern part of the state. Because both points are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the duration of your trip.
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
42.3 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.3 miles. While the initial departure involves crossing the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, the remainder of the drive is characterized by the fast-paced, functional nature of major interstate travel. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than winding local roads. It is a no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness as you transition from the coast toward the northern urban corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Manahawkin Bay Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 84.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
7.4 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GSP Toll North
8
72.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
8
80.7 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
7
82.5 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Towns Along This Route
Between Ship Bottom, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Gsp Toll North
7.4 mi in
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~11m
Gsp North
7.7 mi in
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~12m
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via GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Njtp: New York City
72.6 mi in
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~1h 29m
Trenton
72.6 mi in
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~1h 29m
Njtp North: New York City
73.6 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 64.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| Manahawkin Bay Bridge | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 64.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ship Bottom, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on East 19th Street
196 ft
·
10 sec
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East 19th Street
2
Turn right onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
423 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin
4
Merge onto NJ 72
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 72
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 8th Street
Toward Manahawkin
6
Continue on NJ 72
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Toward Manahawkin
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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GSP Northbound entrance ramp
Toward GSP North
9
Merge onto GSP
39 mi
·
46 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
11
Continue on GSP
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
17
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Use the none lane.
21
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
22
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
23
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
24
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
26
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
27
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
28
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
29
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 50-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your scheduling to avoid peak congestion. Planning to leave during off-peak hours is your best strategy to maintain a smooth pace on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 84.5 miles in one go, though you should keep your $14 fuel budget in mind before you depart. Pay close attention to traffic reports for the New Jersey Turnpike, as conditions can shift quickly. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by ensuring your vehicle is fueled up and ready to go before you leave Ship Bottom.
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 42.3 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 53m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ship Bottom, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ship Bottom, NJ
This is one driving day of about 84.5 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 64.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.3 mi from Ship Bottom, NJ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.3 miles.
Arriving in Elizabethport, NJ
The final approach into Elizabethport, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elizabethport, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.98 one way
$27.96 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.77 | $37.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.75
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Garden State Parkway
(64.3 mi)
$3.85
New Jersey Turnpike
(6.4 mi)
$0.90
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
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
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.
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Evening in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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 50m 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 Ship Bottom, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Manahawkin Bay Bridge, New Jersey Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.3 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.98 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 84.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ship Bottom, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
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