Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Sayreville, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a short jaunt between New Brunswick and Sayreville, you are looking at a quick 7.1-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 16 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly economical drive within New Jersey's Northeast region. This route serves as a straightforward connection rather than a destination-heavy road trip, offering a practical way to navigate between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| CR 527 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Prospect Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Reid Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Sayreville, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Buchanan Street
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buchanan Street
18
Arrive at destination
Buchanan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 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
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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, NJ
Morning in Sayreville on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive when navigating this 7.1-mile path. You will spend your entire time off the highway, as the route features a 0% highway share. Instead of high-speed cruising, you will navigate through local thoroughfares including Livingston Avenue, New Street, and Burnet Street. These roads demand your full attention due to the frequency of turns and the nature of local traffic. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, so be prepared for a drive that requires constant engagement behind the wheel.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on State Route 18.
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 10 decision points packed into just 7.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
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 16m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 2.3 miles on State Route 18. 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, 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, 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 Sayreville, 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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