Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Morning in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, 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
11.8 mi
19 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 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short trip from Woodbridge to New Brunswick, NJ, covers just 11.8 miles and should take about 21 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an easy addition to your travels within the Northeast region. With a low estimated fuel cost of around $2, this route is budget-friendly. It's perfectly suited for a single day trip, offering a quick connection between two points in New Jersey without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a drive focused on efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Green Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Suydam Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 18 Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paul Robeson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| CR 604 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
2
Take the exit onto CR 604
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 604
Toward Woodbridge Mall, U Turn
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
3
Turn left onto Montague Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Montague Avenue
4
Turn right
42 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn right
55 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn right onto CR 604
345 ft
·
15 sec
·
Green Street
7
Turn right onto US 1
1.5 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 0.7 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 604
Take the exit onto CR 604 toward Woodbridge Mall, U Turn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
Toward Woodbridge Mall, U Turn
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
10.1 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
10.7 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
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 mph
35% 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
35 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
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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 8.3 miles on US 1, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route involves main roads like US 1, Green Street, and Suydam Street, suggesting a mix that begins with highway travel and potentially transitions to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. This profile indicates a drive that prioritizes directness over varied road experiences.
81% 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: 8.3 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Green Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 604.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 604): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 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 Woodbridge, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge Mall, U Turn, Brunswick, Piscataway, Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Woodbridge Mall
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
|
via CR 604
U Turn
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
|
via CR 604
Brunswick
9.5 mi in
|
~16m
Piscataway
9.6 mi in
|
~16m
Cook/Douglass Campus
10.1 mi in
|
~17m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
10.1 mi in
|
~17m
|
via CR 527
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.8 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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (CR 604): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area 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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