Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Scotch Plains, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Scotch Plains, NJ
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Trip Overview
New Brunswick, NJ to Scotch Plains, NJ is 16.8 miles and takes about 30m via US 22, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, primarily on well-traveled roads that are practical for a quick commute or a brief excursion. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Memorial Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Old New Brunswick Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| New Market Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rock Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Stelton Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 4.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Scotch Plains, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New Street
4
Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Route 18 Service Road
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: Piscataway
6
Merge onto NJ 18
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Memorial Parkway
7
Continue on NJ 18
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old New Brunswick Road
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 665
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stelton Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto CR 665
352 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
10
Continue on CR 665
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Market Road
11
Turn left onto CR 529
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
12
Turn right onto NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Avenue
13
Continue on NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Front Street
14
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 22
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Westfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfield Road
17
Turn left onto Westfield Avenue
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Westfield Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — 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
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: Piscataway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 18 North: Piscataway
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 665 / Stelton Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 665 / Stelton Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 665 / Lakeview Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 665 / Lakeview Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 22
Turn right onto US 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Scotch Plains, NJ
Morning in Scotch Plains on Sunday
Local time
8:04 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
25 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
30m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 22, Memorial Parkway, and Old New Brunswick Road. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 4.9 miles, likely on US 22, offering a period of consistent travel. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you navigate between these two New Jersey locations.
58% 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: 4.9 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 691 / Livingston Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 691 / Livingston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles (CR 665 / Stelton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 4.9 miles on US 22. 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles (CR 665 / Stelton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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 Scotch Plains, 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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