Origin
Rahway, NJ
Evening in Rahway on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rahway, 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
26m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rahway, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 14.6-mile drive from Rahway, NJ, to New Brunswick, NJ, can easily be completed in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, with 82% of the journey on highways, and the estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. The route focuses on efficient travel rather than scenic detours, so plan for a straightforward transit. Given the short distance and duration, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay; you can depart and arrive within the same day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, offering a simple hop between two local points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| Suydam Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 18 Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paul Robeson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Milton Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Irving Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 11.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rahway, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on Elm Avenue
453 ft
·
21 sec
·
Elm Avenue
2
Turn right onto Irving Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Irving Street
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 648
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Milton Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 514
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lawrence Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Route 18
13
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
CR 527
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Route 18 Service Road
Toward NJ 18 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Suydam Street
17
Turn left onto CR 691
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
18
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
19
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
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 NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527 toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Cam...
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
New Brunswick, NJ
Evening in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
SE 5 to 10 mph
24% chance
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
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
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 14.6-mile trip, with 82% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles along US 1. You'll navigate primarily via US 1, Suydam Street, and the Route 18 Service Road. This route prioritizes directness, so it’s less about winding country lanes and more about covering ground efficiently. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable pace as you transition from Rahway to New Brunswick.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Suydam Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Rahway, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Brunswick, Piscataway, Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Brunswick
12.3 mi in
|
~20m
Piscataway
12.4 mi in
|
~21m
Cook/Douglass Campus
12.9 mi in
|
~22m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
12.9 mi in
|
~22m
|
via CR 527
About the Cities
Starting in Rahway, NJ
Full guide →Rahway is in Union County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 1. 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 New Brunswick, 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 3.7 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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 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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