Origin
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Morning in Bradley Gardens on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradley Gardens, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Mike Norris
New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 16.4-mile journey from Bradley Gardens to New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 27 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You'll navigate primarily via I-287, River Road, and US 22, with about 46% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $3, making it an economical option. Given its proximity within the Northeast region, this drive offers a straightforward way to connect two points in NJ without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| US 202 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| First Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Gardens, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 567
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
3
Continue on CR 567
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto CR 567
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
First Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 202
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202
6
Take the exit
460 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 287
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Highland Park
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
14
Turn straight onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto NJ 18
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnet Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
22
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
23
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 22 East: New York
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
8
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
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 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. With 46% of the 16.4 miles on highways, including a longest stretch of 4.2 miles on I-287, you'll experience periods of faster travel. However, the inclusion of River Road and US 22 means you'll also encounter more varied traffic patterns and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to your destination. This blend means the drive's character shifts, moving from efficient interstate cruising to more typical suburban or urban driving.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bradley Gardens, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook, Highland Park and Arts And Business District.
Somerville
2.8 mi in
|
~6m
Bound Brook
10 mi in
|
~16m
Highland Park
10 mi in
|
~16m
Arts And Business District
15.5 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 New Brunswick, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Brunswick, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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