Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Bridge, NJ
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Washington Park, NJ
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Old Bridge, NJ to Washington Park, NJ is 8.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via State Route 18 and US 1, 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. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick errand or a segment of a larger journey. You'll find this route straightforward, primarily utilizing major roadways for efficient travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ovington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Bridge Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Weldon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Old Bridge, NJ and Washington Park, NJ.
Start on CR 615
Turn right onto CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 18
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
Turn right onto Ovington Avenue
Turn right onto Weldon Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 527 / Old Bridge Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Weldon Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $5.13 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Old Bridge on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Washington Park on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is mostly highway, with 82% of the drive on elevated roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 5.3 miles on State Route 18 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a high density of exits and on-ramps as you navigate these main arteries, typical of this section of the Northeast.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and US 1. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 527 / Old Bridge Turnpike.
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 8.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (CR 527 / Old Bridge Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
103 ft
Highest Point
154 ft
~1.2 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
Old Bridge is a town in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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