Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Sayreville Junction, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
New Brunswick, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ is 9 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Washington Road and State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B quickly without a major time commitment. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease, especially if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 18 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| CR 527 | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Prospect Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Reid Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 2.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Sayreville Junction, 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
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 18
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 527
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 527
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto East Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Prospect Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Reid Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Reid Street
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 535
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Solook Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Solook Drive
18
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn left
172 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 5.8 — 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
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Prospect Street
Turn left onto East Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 535 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Morning in Sayreville Junction on Sunday
Local time
8:24 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
20m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily on Washington Road, State Route 18, and CR 527. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles on Washington Road, so expect some turns and intersections along the way. The character of the drive will shift from more local roads to quicker highway segments as you progress toward Sayreville Junction.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Washington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles (CR 527): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (CR 527): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Washington Road. 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 Sayreville Junction, 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 3.9 miles (CR 527): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (CR 527): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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 Sayreville Junction, 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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