Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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.
Martinsville, NJ
Malcolm Garret
New Brunswick, NJ
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This quick 12.7-mile trip from Martinsville to New Brunswick, New Jersey, takes about 23 minutes, making it an ideal single-day adventure. You'll navigate primarily on I-287, River Road, and Chimney Rock Road, with about 25% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. It's a straightforward local drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since you're staying within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, you won't experience significant regional shifts. This route is perfect for a short excursion or a convenient commute.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Chimney Rock Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Burnet Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left
Continue on CR 525
Turn left onto NJ 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 622
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 18
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
Turn slight right
Continue on New Street
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
Turn right onto Delavan Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 287 South
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Turn slight right toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
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 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
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 "turn-heavy local drive" as you transition between I-287, River Road, and Chimney Rock Road. While 25% of the route utilizes highway speeds, the majority involves more frequent directional changes characteristic of local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles on I-287, offering a brief period of consistent speed before you re-enter more varied terrain. The road's personality shifts from faster highway segments to a more winding, community-focused experience as you progress toward New Brunswick.
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 around 2.9 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 12.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Martinsville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Bound Brook, Highland Park and Arts And Business District.
Bound Brook
Highland Park
Arts And Business District
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
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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