If you are planning a trip from New Brunswick to Atlantic City, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 101.6 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $17 for fuel will keep your vehicle fueled for the duration of the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the central part of the state toward the coast. Since the route is efficient and direct, there is no need to split the drive into multiple days, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
60 mi
1h 10m
State Route 18
22 mi
28m
NJ 34
8.3 mi
11m
Atlantic City Expressway
7.4 mi
10m
Atlantic Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Livingston Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
New Street
0.3 mi
1m
Memorial Parkway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 60 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
68 ft·9 sec·Delavan Street
2
Turn left onto CR 691
0.6 mi·1 min·Livingston Avenue
3
Turn right onto New Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·New Street
4
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·New Street
Toward NJ 18 South
5
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Burnet Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
8
Merge onto NJ 18
0.3 mi·22 sec·Memorial Parkway
9
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
22 mi·28 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 19BToward NJ 34 South: Point PleasantUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi·4 min·NJ 34
12
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi·1 min·NJ 34
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft·3 sec·NJ 34
14
Continue on NJ 34
3.9 mi·4 min·NJ 34
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward GSP Toll South
16
Merge onto GSP
60 mi·1 hr 10 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 38AToward A C Expressway, Atlantic City EastUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto ACE
7.4 mi·10 min·Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard
0.2 mi·29 sec·Italian Heritage Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto OD
0.9 mi·1 min·Atlantic Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
OD
Trip Plan
Because this route is a relatively quick 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip involves zero scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the road to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns when merging onto the Garden State Parkway, as this is the backbone of your journey. Given the highway-heavy nature of the drive, stay alert during the long 60-mile stretch to maintain steady focus. Planning your departure to avoid peak commuting hours will help you maintain that estimated 2-hour and 8-minute travel time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Brunswick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Brunswick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 101.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 60 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 93.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 18 South
7
23.6 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
5
32.9 mi into trip|~46m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
92.8 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 38A
Toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
5
93.1 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.84 one way
$33.69 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.45
$36.90
premium
$4.93
$19.70
$39.41
diesel
$5.61
$22.43
$44.86
Estimated Tolls: $3.60
Garden State Parkway
(60 mi)$3.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.67
$4.88
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.22
$6.50
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning
in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Atlantic City, NJ
Morning
in Atlantic City on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of the route taking place on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on the Garden State Parkway, NJ 34, and State Route 18 to make your way toward the coast. Be prepared for a consistent highway experience, particularly during the longest stretch of 60 miles spent cruising along the Garden State Parkway. As you shift from local state routes onto the major parkway, the road character transitions into a fast-paced, steady drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, technical backroads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 101.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Atlantic City East.
Gsp Toll South
32.2 mi in|~44m
Atlantic City East
92.8 mi in|~1h 56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 101.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.60 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Atlantic City, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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 Atlantic City, NJ before heading back.
