Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Manville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 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 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
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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Manville, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, local excursion within New Jersey, the drive from New Brunswick to Manville is a straightforward 11.2-mile journey. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via Hamilton Street, Millstone River Road, and Amwell Road rather than hopping on major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse between these two Northeast locations. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads over highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amwell Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Millstone River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Somerset Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| French Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Handy Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amwell Road
— 4.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Manville, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
68 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn left onto CR 691
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
3
Turn left onto Handy Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Handy Street
4
Turn left onto NJ 27; CR 644
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
French Street
5
Continue on NJ 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
6
Turn right onto CR 617
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
7
Turn left onto CR 514
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Street
8
Continue on CR 514
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Amwell Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Amwell Road
10
Turn right onto CR 533
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Millstone River Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 533
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Millstone River Road
12
Continue on CR 533
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn sharp left
155 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Turn left onto CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Handy Street
Turn left onto Handy Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 514 / Amwell Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514 / Amwell Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 533 / Millstone River Road
Turn right onto CR 533 / Millstone River Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
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
Manville, NJ
Late night in Manville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
28 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
22m 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 11.2-mile trek is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the highway entirely, as the highway share is 0%. You will experience a series of local transitions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The longest stretch you will encounter is a 4.3-mile segment on Amwell Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. Because the route relies on local roads, you should expect frequent turns and a changing pace compared to high-speed travel. It is a practical, hands-on experience for drivers who enjoy staying on surface streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Amwell Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 691 / Livingston Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 691 / Livingston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Handy Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
127 ft
33 ft
Total Climb
152 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
127 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
94 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Amwell Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Handy Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Manville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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