Origin
Perth Amboy, NJ
Late night in Perth Amboy on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 10.1-mile drive from Perth Amboy to Washington Park in New Jersey is a quick trip, taking about 19 minutes. It's a straightforward journey that's perfect for a single-day excursion, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $2. You'll be navigating primarily via NJ 440 and I-287, with a portion on Lincoln Highway. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple point-to-point trip within the Northeast region. No overnight stays are necessary for this route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 440 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| I 287 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| New Brunswick Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stony Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Smith Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 440
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy, NJ and Washington Park, NJ.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto High Street
360 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto CR 656
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Smith Street
4
Turn right onto CR 611
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Street
5
Turn left onto Fayette Street
494 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fayette Street
6
Turn slight right onto CR 616
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New Brunswick Avenue
7
Turn right onto CR 653
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Waltrous Avenue
278 ft
·
7 sec
·
Waltrous Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJTP, GSP South
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
11
Merge onto NJ 440
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 287
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto NJ 27
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
15
Turn left onto Stony Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Stony Road
16
Turn right onto Ovington Avenue
256 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ovington Avenue
17
Turn left onto Weldon Road
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Weldon Road
18
Arrive at destination
Weldon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 656 / Smith Street
Turn left onto CR 656 / Smith Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 611 / State Street
Turn right onto CR 611 / State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fayette Street
Turn left onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Washington Park, NJ
Late night in Washington Park on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
24 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
19m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 53% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on NJ 440, offering a taste of uninterrupted travel. The road character will likely shift between faster highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions as you transition between major routes. This isn't a route defined by a single type of road but rather a blend that keeps things dynamic for the short duration.
53% 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: 3.3 mi on NJ 440.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 10.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 656 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 611 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Perth Amboy, NJ and Washington Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp and Gsp South.
Njtp
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Gsp South
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 3.3 miles on NJ 440. 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 Washington Park, 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: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 656 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 611 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Washington Park, 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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