Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Somerville, 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
21m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Somerville, NJ
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Trip Overview
New Brunswick, NJ to Somerville, NJ is 13.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 287 and US 22, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and remains entirely within New Jersey. It's a quick hop, ideal for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local road driving, making it a practical option for most vehicles. Consider this for a straightforward transit between these two central New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Easton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| US 22 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Landing Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Somerville, 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
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
9
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Landing Lane
10
Turn right onto CR 527
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
12
Merge onto I 287
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 22
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grove Street
17
Turn slight right onto Ivanhoe Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ivanhoe Avenue
18
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Bridge Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 527 / Easton Avenue
Turn right onto CR 527 / Easton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
Somerville, NJ
Morning in Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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
21m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 45% of the route on highways. You'll spend a good portion on I 287, including a longest stretch of 3.6 miles on this interstate. Expect to transition from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The profile suggests a balance between efficient travel on main roads and navigating through more developed areas. It's not an all-interstate grind, nor is it a purely scenic byway, but rather a functional route connecting two points.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.3 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 13 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (CR 527 / Easton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Somerville, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook and Mahwah.
So Bound Brook
2.1 mi in
|
~4m
Mahwah
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 3.6 miles on I 287. 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 Somerville, 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (CR 527 / Easton Avenue): 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 Somerville, 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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