Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brunswick, NJ
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Washington Park, NJ
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This quick 7.6-mile journey from East Brunswick to Washington Park in New Jersey can be completed in about 15 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. You'll primarily navigate via Ryders Lane, US 1, and Plainfield Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly and requires no overnight stay, fitting perfectly into a single day. The drive offers a mixed experience, so it's not a monotonous trek. This short distance means you can easily incorporate it into a larger travel plan or use it for a quick local excursion within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ryders Lane | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dunhams Corner Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ovington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jensen Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Weldon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Brunswick, NJ and Washington Park, NJ.
Start on Dexter Road
Turn left onto Jensen Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
Turn right onto CR 617
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
Turn right onto Ovington Avenue
Turn right onto Weldon Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Jensen Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 617 / Ryders Lane
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Weldon Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $5.24 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in East Brunswick on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Washington Park on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 32% of your travel time spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along Ryders Lane. As you progress, the roads will transition, offering a combination of faster-paced sections and potentially more local road driving. This variety means you won't be stuck in a single driving mode for the entire trip, providing a dynamic experience behind the wheel. The route is designed for efficiency rather than extensive scenic views.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Jensen Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jensen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dunhams Corner Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 617 / Ryders Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
171 ft
Total Descent
177 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
Elevation Range
123 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
New Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Edison, NJ
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Hours: 12:00-19:00
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
New Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: american
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Highland Park, NJ
Cuisine: cafe;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
New Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: burger;sandwich;breakfast
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-16:00
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
New Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Milltown, NJ
Cuisine: fish
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:0...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Edison, NJ
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Edison, NJ
Cuisine: breakfast
Hours: 07:30-14:30
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Edison, NJ
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Milltown
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Edison, NJ
Cuisine: hotpot
Hours: Mo,We-Su 12:00-19:00; Tu off
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
East Brunswick, NJ
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
New Brunswick, NJ
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Guest_house
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
East Brunswick is a town of 48,000 people (2019) in New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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