Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Avenel, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.6 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 25m
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.
New Brunswick, NJ
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Avenel, NJ
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Trip Overview
New Brunswick, NJ to Avenel, NJ is 12.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via US 1 and State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a short hop. If you're looking for a simple, no-fuss transit between these two locations, this route is a practical choice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 10 mi | 15m |
| State Route 18 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Burnet Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hyatt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 10 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Avenel, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 1
165 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 1
12
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
13
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 1
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
134 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn right onto Hyatt Street
339 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hyatt Street
19
Turn right onto CR 650
427 ft
·
15 sec
·
Avenel Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
CR 650
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Turn left onto CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
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
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway
Merge onto NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 650 / Avenel Street
Turn right onto CR 650 / Avenel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
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 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Avenel, NJ
Late night in Avenel on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
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?
This route is 86% highway, with the longest continuous stretch covering 10 miles on US 1. You'll experience mostly highway driving, transitioning to surface roads as you approach Avenel. Expect a high density of exits and merges as you navigate this section, typical of major roadways in the Northeast. The change from highway to local roads will be noticeable as you complete the 12.6-mile distance.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and State Route 18. 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 691 / Livingston Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 12.6 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 (CR 691 / Livingston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.6 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 Avenel, 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 691 / Livingston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Avenel, 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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