Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Morris, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Morris, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from New Brunswick to Morris, expect a straightforward 54.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $9, making this an economical excursion within the Northeast region. The trip relies on a combination of I-295, US 1, and Broad Street to navigate between these two New Jersey locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the efficiency of this highway-focused drive makes it a practical choice for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 19 mi | 21m |
| US 1 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Livingston Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Burlington Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Warren Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Saint Mihiel Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beverly Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 19 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Morris, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
68 ft
·
4 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn right onto CR 691
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Livingston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
6
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
9
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 295
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 47B
Toward CR 541 North: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto CR 541
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
16
Continue on CR 541
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
17
Turn left onto US 130; CR 543
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Pike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Burlington Pike
19
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto CR 543
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
21
Continue on CR 543
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street East
22
Continue on CR 543
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Burlington Avenue
23
Continue on CR 543
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pavilion Avenue
24
Turn right
146 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto CR 543
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lafayette Street
26
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Mihiel Drive
27
Continue on CR 543
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
28
Turn left onto CR 543
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Public Road
29
Turn right onto CR 543
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
New River Road
30
Continue on CR 543
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
31
Turn left
95 ft
·
9 sec
32
Turn left
171 ft
·
12 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 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 19.2 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 295 South: Camden
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
39.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward CR 541 North: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47B
Toward CR 541 North: Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Morris, NJ
Morning in Morris on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
27 mi in
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
23 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 16m 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 54.1-mile trek is primarily highway-focused, with 65% of your time spent on major roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 19 miles along I-295. While the interstate segments allow for steady progress, the route transitions into local navigation as you move toward your destination. Expect a mix of high-speed transit and the typical pace of Broad Street, which brings a different feel to the final leg of your drive. Overall, the road offers a consistent experience that balances efficient highway miles with necessary local connectivity.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
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 54.1 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
187 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
317 ft
Highest Point
187 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
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.
On the drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Morris, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 541 North: Burlington along the way.
Cr 541 North: Burlington
39.3 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Morris, 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 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.
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 Morris, 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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