Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Fair Lawn, 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
1h 2m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Fair Lawn, NJ
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Trip Overview
New Brunswick, NJ to Fair Lawn, NJ is 41.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Garden State Parkway and US 1/US 46, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the relatively short distance and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical option for getting between these two locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 25.1 mi | 34m |
| US 1 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| US 46 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| River Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| McLean Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 25.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Fair Lawn, 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
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
17
Merge onto GSP
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 154
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto US 46
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
482 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on CR 56
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
CR 56
25
Turn left onto CR S-69
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Road
26
Continue on CR 507
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Drive
27
Continue on CR 507
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto CR 76
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fair Lawn Avenue
29
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
30
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 35.3 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 154
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
7
38.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
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 I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
9
38.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
9
38.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
Garden State Parkway
(25.1 mi)
$1.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Fair Lawn, NJ
Morning in Fair Lawn on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 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
1h 2m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 25.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through populated areas in New Jersey. The latter portion will involve more local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 New Brunswick, NJ and Fair Lawn, NJ, road signs point toward Paterson and Elmwood Park.
Paterson
38.2 mi in
|
~56m
Elmwood Park
38.4 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 25.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.50 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.
Yes — we found about 8 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 Fair Lawn, 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: at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fair Lawn, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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