Origin
Verona, NJ
Afternoon in Verona on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verona, 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
53m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Verona to New Brunswick is 32.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Garden State Parkway and US 1, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. You'll find it's a practical choice if you need to get between these two points without a lot of fuss. Consider this a simple point-to-point journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| US 1 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Essex Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Freeway Drive East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mount Prospect Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 13.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on Claremont Avenue
29 ft
·
6 sec
·
Claremont Avenue
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
325 ft
·
20 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 506
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
4
Turn sharp right onto CR 577
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Prospect Avenue
5
Continue on CR 577
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 280
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
10
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
11
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
12
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
13
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
16
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
21
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Route 18
26
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.
27
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.
28
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Suydam Street
30
Turn left onto CR 691
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
31
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
32
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Verona, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
23.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
30.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Garden State Parkway
(14.6 mi)
$0.88
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
12:22 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
37 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
53m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 81% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Garden State Parkway and the Essex Freeway. You'll experience a smooth, fast-paced journey for the most part. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a sustained period of highway travel. While predominantly highway, the route also incorporates segments of US 1, which may feel slightly more urban or direct as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience geared towards efficiency.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 22 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Verona, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Trenton, Brunswick, Piscataway and Cook/Douglass Campus - among others.
Orange
5.8 mi in
|
~11m
Gsp Toll South
8.3 mi in
|
~16m
Trenton
23.1 mi in
|
~36m
Brunswick
30.5 mi in
|
~48m
Piscataway
30.6 mi in
|
~48m
Cook/Douglass Campus
31.1 mi in
|
~49m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
31.1 mi in
|
~49m
|
via CR 527
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 13.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.88 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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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