Origin
Robertsville, NJ
Late night in Robertsville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Robertsville, 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
21m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Robertsville, NJ
James Kampeis
New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Robertsville, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is 15 miles and takes about 21 minutes via NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick drive, primarily on highways, making it ideal for a swift transfer or a short excursion. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, and the low fuel cost means it's an economical option. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Suydam Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 18 Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paul Robeson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 520 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tennent Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 527 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robertsville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on CR 3
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tennent Road
2
Turn right onto CR 520
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
CR 520
3
Turn straight onto CR 520
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 520
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
5
Merge onto NJ 18
13 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Suydam Street
10
Turn left onto CR 691
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
11
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
12
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 520
Turn right onto CR 520
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 18
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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
Late night in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
3:37 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
26 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
21m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads like NJ 18 and Route 18 Service Road. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 12.6 miles on NJ 18. Expect a straightforward driving experience, characterized by highway speeds and minimal complexity. The route is designed for efficient travel, so you're unlikely to encounter many slow-downs or winding local roads. Suydam Street offers a brief transition before you merge onto the main thoroughfares.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and Suydam Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 520.
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 15 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (CR 520): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Robertsville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Cook/Douglass Campus
13.3 mi in
|
~17m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
13.3 mi in
|
~17m
|
via CR 527
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on NJ 18. 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 0.2 miles (CR 520): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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