Origin
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Afternoon in Wildwood Crest on Saturday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
140.9 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood Crest, NJ
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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Wildwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.36 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 124.2 mi | 2h 25m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Wildwood Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Rio Grande Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 124.2 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Crest, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on East Rosemary Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Rosemary Road
2
Turn right onto CR 621
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rio Grande Avenue
4
Turn straight onto NJ 47
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Wildwood Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
6
Merge onto GSP
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi
·
58 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
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
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
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.2 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
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 Wildwood Crest, 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 Wildwood Crest, NJ
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 124.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Wildwood Crest, 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 124.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 53.2 and 138.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
129 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
6
130.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
137 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m 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
6
138.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.36 one way
$46.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.58 | $51.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.35
Garden State Parkway
(124.2 mi)
$7.45
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
$23
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 9 mph
18% chance
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
16 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
2h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
140.9 mi in 2h 54m, mostly highway — 124.2 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.2 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 140.9 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: at 53.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 129 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
88 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
162 ft
Total Descent
150 ft
Highest Point
88 ft
~120.8 mi in
Elevation Range
81 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wildwood Crest, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Njtp: New York City
129 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Trenton
129 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Njtp North: New York City
130 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 140.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.35 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elizabethport, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 129 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethport, NJ before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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