Origin
Madison, NJ
Morning in Madison on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, 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
46m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Madison, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is 25 miles and takes about 46m via Hoes Lane and US 22, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two locations within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, making it more of a direct transit than a scenic excursion. Given its short distance and duration, it’s an ideal route for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hoes Lane | 5 mi | 5m |
| US 22 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Southern Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Old New Brunswick Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Green Village Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Market Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rock Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hoes Lane
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 124
185 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 647
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Green Village Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on CR 647
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Southern Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
River Road
5
Continue on CR 647
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
6
Continue on CR 647
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
7
Turn right onto CR 622
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 655
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Providence Road
10
Turn left onto CR 641
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bonnie Burn Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
260 ft
·
8 sec
12
Merge onto US 22
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
284 ft
·
7 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Avenue
16
Turn right onto NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Front Street
17
Continue on NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 529
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
19
Turn right onto CR 665
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Market Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on CR 665
352 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR 665
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stelton Road
22
Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old New Brunswick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on NJ 18
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hoes Lane
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnet Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
29
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
30
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 647 / Green Village Road
Turn right onto CR 647 / Green Village Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 655 / Diamond Hill Road
Turn left onto CR 655 / Diamond Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road
Turn left onto CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~44m 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...
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn slight right toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
10:38 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
27 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
46m 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?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating surface streets and local roads, with the longest continuous stretch covering just 5 miles on Hoes Lane. Expect frequent changes in speed limits and road conditions as you transition between different municipalities. While US 22 offers a more direct path for a portion of the trip, the overall character is one of constant engagement with local traffic and intersections.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Hoes Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 647 / Green Village Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 647 / Green Village Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (CR 655 / Diamond Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Hoes Lane. 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: near the start (CR 647 / Green Village Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (CR 655 / Diamond Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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