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 Robertsville, 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
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Robertsville, NJ
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Trip Overview
New Brunswick, NJ to Robertsville, NJ is 14.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically traversing New Jersey. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a same-day trip, offering a straightforward path. Consider this route when you need a simple, efficient connection between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hartman Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tennent Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Burnet Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 520 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 12.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Robertsville, 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
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 29
Toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Hartman Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hartman Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 520
495 ft
·
11 sec
·
CR 520
13
Turn right onto CR 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Tennent Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Turn left onto CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway
Merge onto NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank
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 29
Toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 520
At end of road, turn left onto CR 520
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
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.
Destination
Robertsville, NJ
Late night in Robertsville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
26 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend most of your time on State Route 18, experiencing a continuous stretch of 12.2 miles. The route is characterized by its directness, utilizing major arteries like State Route 18, Livingston Avenue, and New Street. Expect a consistent pace typical of highway travel, making for a predictable and quick transit.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and Livingston Avenue. 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 7 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.5 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 (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on State Route 18. 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (NJ 18 / Memorial Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Robertsville, 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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