Origin
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Afternoon in Princeton Meadows on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton Meadows, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16 mi
26 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Princeton Meadows to New Brunswick is 16 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that combines highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a quick hop perfect for those looking to connect two nearby points without a significant time commitment. Consider this for a brief journey where efficiency is key.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Livingston Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Schalks Crossing Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Scudders Mill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plainsboro Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hunters Glen Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Delavan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
13 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Hunters Glen Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunters Glen Drive
4
Turn right onto Plainsboro Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainsboro Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Scudders Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Scudders Mill Road
6
Turn right onto CR 683
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Schalks Crossing Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ridge Road
8
Turn right onto US 1
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
10
Turn straight onto NJ 26
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Livingston Avenue
11
Turn left onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
12
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hunters Glen Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Hunters Glen Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 683 / Schalks Crossing Road
Turn right onto CR 683 / Schalks Crossing Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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
New Brunswick, NJ
Afternoon in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 54% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.6 miles along US 1, providing a segment of consistent speed. As you progress, you'll transition from the express lanes of US 1 to surface streets like Livingston Avenue and Schalks Crossing Road, requiring adjustments in speed and awareness. The drive isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a blend of quicker highway sections and more controlled, local road driving.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on US 1.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunters Glen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 683 / Schalks Crossing Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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 8.6 miles on US 1. 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunters Glen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 683 / Schalks Crossing Road): 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 New Brunswick, 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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