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Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Rahway, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

15.2 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

New Brunswick, NJ

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city in Union County, New Jersey, United States of America

Rahway, NJ

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Trip Overview

New Brunswick, NJ to Rahway, NJ is 15.2 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, making it a convenient local transit. Given its brief duration and primarily highway profile, it's perfect for a quick errand or connecting to another longer route. You'll find this drive is straightforward, with most of your travel time spent on well-established roads. Consider it an easy hop for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 11.1 mi 17m
State Route 18 0.6 mi 1m
Livingston Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East Hazelwood Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
New Street 0.3 mi 1m
Randolph Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Memorial Parkway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 11.1 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Rahway, 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

7.2 mi · 11 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn slight right onto Randolph Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Randolph Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn left onto CR 514

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Woodbridge Road
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto CR 621

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Hazelwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
21

Turn left onto CR 648

454 ft · 18 sec · East Milton Avenue
22

Turn sharp right onto Irving Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Irving Street
23

Turn left onto Elm Avenue

453 ft · 19 sec · Elm Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Elm Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 14.9 — 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
6
13.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | CR 514 / Woodbridge Road

Turn left onto CR 514 / Woodbridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
14.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | CR 621 / East Hazelwood Avenue

Turn left onto CR 621 / East Hazelwood Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
14.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | Irving Street

Turn sharp right onto Irving Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.52 one way

$5.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.76 $5.52
premium $4.93 $2.95 $5.90
diesel $5.61 $3.36 $6.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
EV Truck/SUV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

New Brunswick, NJ

Evening in New Brunswick on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

SE 5 to 10 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Rahway, NJ

Evening in Rahway on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

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

2 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

27m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 79% of the 15.2 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 11.1 miles on US 1, which includes numerous exits and merges typical of major arteries. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets as you approach Rahway. Expect a consistent flow of traffic, particularly during peak hours, due to the urban and suburban nature of the corridor.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on US 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and State Route 18. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

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 13.9 miles (CR 514 / Woodbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Rahway, NJ

Full guide →

Rahway is in Union County.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Rahway, 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 13.9 miles (CR 514 / Woodbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rahway, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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