Origin
South Old Bridge, NJ
Morning in South Old Bridge on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Old Bridge, 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
14m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Old Bridge, NJ
Malcolm Garret
New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
South Old Bridge, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is 8.9 miles and takes about 14 minutes via State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion between nearby towns. You'll primarily be on a major roadway, so expect a consistent pace for the entirety of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 527 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Bridge-Englishtown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Old Bridge, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on Southwood Drive
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwood Drive
2
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ridge Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 516
281 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
4
Continue on CR 516
373 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Bridge-Englishtown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 18
7
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.
8
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.
9
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Suydam Street
11
Turn left onto CR 691
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
12
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
13
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Delavan Street
Turn right onto Delavan Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in New Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
6:30 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 mostly highway, with 81% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.6 miles on State Route 18. The transition from highway to surface streets will likely occur as you approach your destination, bringing with it a higher density of exits and local traffic. Expect a consistent flow of traffic typical of a well-traveled state route.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and Suydam Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ridge Road.
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 8.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.2 miles (CR 527): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 South Old Bridge, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Cook/Douglass Campus
7.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
7.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via CR 527
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on State Route 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: near the start (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.2 miles (CR 527): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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