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 2BToward NJ 27 South: New BrunswickUse 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 13
5 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|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
$1.79 one way
$3.57 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$1.96
$3.91
premium
$5.24
$2.09
$4.17
diesel
$5.35
$2.13
$4.25
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Forecast as of May 25, 2026
Origin
Perth Amboy, NJ
Evening
in Perth Amboy on Wednesday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 6 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 25 at 2:26AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Washington Park, NJ
Evening
in Washington Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 5 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 25 at 2:26AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
19m on the road
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.
More Details
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 Effort6/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
141 ft50 ft
Total Climb
167 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
141 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
91 ft
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
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
