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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Ryders Lane
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brunswick, NJ and Washington Park, NJ.
1
Start on Dexter Road
318 ft·19 sec·Dexter Road
2
Turn left onto Jensen Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Jensen Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
0.3 mi·51 sec·Dunhams Corner Road
4
Turn right onto CR 617
3.4 mi·6 min·Ryders Lane
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
6
Merge onto US 1
0.7 mi·59 sec·US 1
7
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi·1 min·US 1
8
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 1
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi·34 sec·US 1
11
Turn right
462 ft·39 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
0.7 mi·1 min·Plainfield Avenue
13
Turn right onto Ovington Avenue
0.2 mi·53 sec·Ovington Avenue
14
Turn right onto Weldon Road
189 ft·8 sec·Weldon Road
15
Arrive at destination
Weldon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
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.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Jensen Street
Turn left onto Jensen Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Dunhams Corner Road
At end of road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 617 / Ryders Lane
Turn right onto CR 617 / Ryders Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.7 mi into trip|~12m in|CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip|~15m in|Weldon Road
Turn right onto Weldon Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.61 round trip
$4.37/gal25.4 MPG avg3 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.79
$1.43
$2.87
premium
$5.13
$1.53
$3.07
diesel
$5.97
$1.79
$3.57
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, 2026-09-07.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026
Origin
East Brunswick, NJ
Morning
in East Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 7:35PM EDT until September 1 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:35PM EDT until September 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Washington Park, NJ
Morning
in Washington Park on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 7:35PM EDT until September 1 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:35PM EDT until September 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Ryders Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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.
Driving Effort5/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
128 ft5 ft
Total Climb
171 ft
Total Descent
177 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
Elevation Range
123 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Ryders Lane. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 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.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Washington Park, NJ before heading back.
