Dunellen, NJ Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Dunellen, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 46 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Dunellen, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
70.7 mi
Camden, NJ
Quickest Drive
15m
Edison, NJ
Plan Around Dunellen, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dunellen, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dunellen, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dunellen, NJ
Driving from Dunellen, NJ
Expect an average of 46 miles and about 1h 3m behind the wheel when leaving Dunellen, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 71 miles (1h 33m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Dunellen, NJ include Camden, NJ (70.7 mi, 1h 33m), Toms River, NJ (58.6 mi, 1h 15m), Brick, NJ (51.2 mi, 1h 7m), Lakewood, NJ (41 mi, 1h 3m), and Edison, NJ (6.9 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 46-mile trip from Dunellen, NJ, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Dunellen, NJ and 3 routes heading into Dunellen, NJ, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 71 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dunellen, NJ covers 71 miles and takes approximately 1h 33m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Dunellen, NJ runs about 46 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 46-mile trip from Dunellen, NJ costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dunellen, NJ include Camden, NJ, Toms River, NJ, Brick, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dunellen, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,711
Median Income
$84,789
Median Home Value
$380,200
Median Age
41.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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