Origin
Wildwood, NJ
Night in Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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2h 54m
Distance
140.1 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
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Elizabethport, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Traveling from Wildwood to Elizabethport covers 140.1 miles across the Northeast, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within New Jersey, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to budget roughly $23 for fuel, keeping the trip cost-effective. By utilizing North Wildwood Boulevard to connect with the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, you stay on major arteries the entire way. It is a highly practical route for those looking to move efficiently between the coast and the northern part of the state.
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
70.1 miles from Wildwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 91% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 121.5 miles along the Garden State Parkway. While the initial departure involves local segments, the drive soon transitions into a consistent, high-speed pace that characterizes New Jersey's primary transit corridors. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over technical driving. The transition from the coastal region toward the industrial and urban landscape of Elizabethport is seamless, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal stress.
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 5.6 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 140.1 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 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 52.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Wildwood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Njtp: New York City
Trenton
Njtp North: New York City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 121.5 mi | 2h 22m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Anglesea Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto West Wildwood Avenue
Turn left onto CR 621
Continue on CR 621; OD
Continue on NJ 147; OD
Continue on NJ 147; OD
Turn slight right
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Turn straight
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
Continue on NJ 439
Continue on Cole Place
Continue on Atlantic Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Planning for this trip is simple given its short duration, but timing your departure is key to avoiding peak traffic congestion on these heavily traveled parkways. Since there is only one recommended stop, try to time your break around the halfway point to keep your energy levels consistent. Keep a close eye on the Garden State Parkway signage, as this single stretch makes up the bulk of your journey. Because the total fuel cost is estimated at just $23, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your schedule without significant financial impact. If you prefer a relaxed pace, treat this as a quick three-hour run that leaves you plenty of daylight for activities once you arrive at 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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 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.
Open the route before leaving Wildwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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, NJ
This is one driving day of about 140.1 miles and 2h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.1 mi from Wildwood, NJ · 1h 24m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Wildwood, 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 121.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.18 one way
$46.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.37 | $50.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.13 | $62.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.18
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
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.61 | $8.97 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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