State Highways of New Jersey

NJ 81 was originally envisioned as part of an Elizabeth bypass. Route 1 runs through the heart of Elizabeth, so this road was going to curve around it on the bay side and hook into the Goethals Bridge. However, the only section that was built was this short stretch on the north end of Elizabeth, connecting Route 1 with the Turnpike at interchange 13A and providing easier access to Newark Airport from points south. The road is a freeway, the state’s shortest.

Mile Street Name Feature

1.18 Northern terminus of , Elizabeth City, Union Co

1.18 NJ 81 Spring St merge

1.00 NJ 81 south overpass south

0.95 NJ 81 north overpass north

0.63 NJ 81 Dowd Ave overpass

0.55 NJ 81 NJDOT jurisdiction
New Jersey Turnpike Authority jurisdiction

0.26 NJ 81 Ramp from CR 624 west to NJ 81 south underpass Ramp from CR 624 west to NJ 81 south

0.20 NJ 81 CR 624 North Ave underpass North Ave CR 624

0.00 NJ 81 exit 13A toll booth barrier exit 13A toll booth

0.00 Southern terminus of , Elizabeth City, Union Co

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Mile	Street Name	Feature
1.18	Northern terminus of , Elizabeth City, Union Co
1.18		Spring St	merge
1.00		south	overpass	south
0.95		north	overpass	north
0.63		Dowd Ave	overpass
0.55		NJDOT jurisdiction New Jersey Turnpike Authority jurisdiction
0.26		Ramp from west to south	underpass	Ramp from west to south
0.20		North Ave	underpass	North Ave
0.00		exit 13A toll booth	barrier	exit 13A toll booth
0.00	Southern terminus of , Elizabeth City, Union Co