Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Orange, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
New Brunswick, NJ to Orange, NJ is 28.5 miles and takes about 44m via Garden State Parkway and US 1, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major parkways and highways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit. You'll likely find it an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 15.9 mi | 22m |
| US 1 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Essex Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Distributor Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 15.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Orange, 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
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on this road
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
Toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
Use the slight left lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 280
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Freeway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11B
Toward Day Street, Essex Avenue, Orange
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto Distributor Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Distributor Road
26
Take the ramp
78 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 280 West
27
Arrive at destination
Toward I 280 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 26.2 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
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 145
Toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
9
26.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Ora...
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 280 West: The Oranges
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Day Street, Essex Avenue, Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11B
Toward Day Street, Essex Avenue, Orange
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.96
Garden State Parkway
(15.9 mi)
$0.96
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Orange, NJ
Late night in Orange on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
24 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
44m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a 15.9-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway. After that, you'll transition to US 1 and the Essex Freeway, which will involve more surface road driving and potentially denser traffic as you approach your destination. Expect frequent exits on the parkway sections.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 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 26.2 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 17 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 508: Newark, The Oranges, Newark and Harrison.
Cr 508: Newark
26.2 mi in
|
~40m
The Oranges
26.2 mi in
|
~40m
Newark
26.5 mi in
|
~40m
Harrison
26.5 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.96 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.
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 Orange, 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 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 Orange, 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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