Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Greentree, NJ
David Kanigan
New Brunswick, NJ to Greentree, NJ is 54.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I 295 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local drive. With a high percentage of highway driving, you'll cover most of the distance quickly. Expect a generally efficient trip with minimal time spent on local roads, suitable for a quick transit between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 32 mi | 36m |
| US 1 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Livingston Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Marlton Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Delavan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,686 veh/hr typical · worst 5,600
Quietest
2 AM
~312 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Greentree, NJ.
Start on Delavan Street
Turn right onto CR 691
Continue on Livingston Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 70
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $5.13 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 New Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Greentree on Saturday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This route is predominantly highway, with 89% of the drive on major roads like I 295 and US 1. You'll experience a long stretch of 32 miles on I 295 before transitioning to surface roads, including Livingston Avenue, for the remainder of your trip. The high highway share means you'll encounter dense exit and entry ramps as you navigate between these major arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
300 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
222 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
218 ft
Founded 1730
New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It's the home of Rutgers University.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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