Origin
Manville, NJ
Late night in Manville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manville, 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
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manville, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or day trip between Manville and New Brunswick, this 12.5-mile journey is about as straightforward as it gets. You can expect to spend roughly 21 minutes on the road, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trip within the Northeast region. Because the duration is so short, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex planning. Whether you are heading into town for business or visiting friends, this route offers a simple, efficient connection between these two New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Weston Canal Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 287 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Manville Causeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto West Camplain Road
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Camplain Road
3
Turn sharp right onto CR 533
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto CR 623
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Wilhousky Street
5
Continue on CR 623
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Manville Causeway
6
Continue on CR 623
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Weston Canal Road
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 287 South
8
Merge onto I 287
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Highland Park
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
12
Turn straight onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 18
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnet Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
20
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
21
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — 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
|
West Camplain Road
Turn sharp left onto West Camplain Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Highland Park
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
3:37 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
28 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
21m 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 turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate between Manville and New Brunswick. The route relies on a mix of local thoroughfares like River Road and Weston Canal Road, supplemented by a segment on I-287. With only 14% of the trip spent on the highway, most of your time will be spent on surface streets. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.2-mile run along River Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the frequent turns. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that shifts quickly from local roads to the interstate and back again.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 West Camplain Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Camplain Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
87 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
87 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
73 ft
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 Manville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Bound Brook, Highland Park and Arts And Business District.
Bound Brook
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
Highland Park
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
Arts And Business District
11.6 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 3.2 miles on River Road. 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 (West Camplain Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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