Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Afternoon in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Hazlet, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Hazlet, NJ
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Trip Overview
New Brunswick to Hazlet is 21.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Jersey, moving between the Northeast region's bustling corridors. Expect a largely highway experience that’s straightforward for a quick trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as a segment of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| US 1 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ 35 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Holmdel Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Hazlet, 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
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 287
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 287
18
Continue on NJ 440
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 117
Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJ 35: Hazlet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ 35
27
Turn right onto CR 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Holmdel Road
28
Arrive at destination
CR 4
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
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 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island...
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 117
Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
8
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 35: Hazlet
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 35: Hazlet
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Garden State Parkway
(9.1 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hazlet, NJ
Afternoon in Hazlet on Sunday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
25 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
32m 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 primarily on highways, with 83% of the 21.3 miles taking place on these faster roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of the Garden State Parkway, extending for 9.1 miles without a break. The transition to surface streets will likely occur in the final few miles as you approach Hazlet, offering a change from consistent highway speeds. Expect a relatively smooth ride with frequent exits as you navigate the Parkway.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 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 Hazlet, NJ, road signs point toward Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Gsp South and Keyport.
Raritan Center
7.1 mi in
|
~12m
Perth Amboy
7.1 mi in
|
~12m
Gsp South
10 mi in
|
~16m
Keyport
19.4 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 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 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 Hazlet, 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Hazlet, 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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