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Trip from Cedar Grove, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

117.4 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cedar Grove, NJ, NJ

Cedar Grove, NJ

Moussa Idrissi

Downtown New Brunswick, NJ, NJ

New Brunswick, NJ

Illya Goloborodko

Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 117.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.7 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 117.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.5 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 79.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 117.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
39.6 mi into trip | ~48m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, 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 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
8
84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
85 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
7
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Cedar Grove, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

Trenton

83.8 mi in | ~1h 40m

Gsp North

84.2 mi in | ~1h 41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 79.5 mi 1h 32m
NJ 18 22.2 mi 26m
NJ 34 7 mi 9m
Shore Road 2.4 mi 4m
NJ 33 1.1 mi 1m
Kings Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Sea Isle Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Suydam Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 79.5 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.

1

Start on CR 608

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway
2

Turn straight onto NJ 83

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 9

2.4 mi · 4 min · Shore Road
4

Turn right onto CR 625

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

237 ft · 5 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6

Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17

0.1 mi · 19 sec · GSP NB Entrance 17
Toward GSP: garden state parkway
7

Merge onto GSP

1.5 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec
9

Merge onto GSP

34 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34
17

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34
18

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34
19

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
21

Merge onto NJ 18

22 mi · 26 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

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.
23

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.
24

Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25

Turn right onto Suydam Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Suydam Street
26

Turn left onto CR 691

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Livingston Avenue
27

Turn right onto Delavan Street

68 ft · 3 sec · Delavan Street
28

Arrive at destination

Delavan Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.7 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Brunswick, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cedar Grove, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Grove, NJ

This is one driving day of about 117.4 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 79.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.7 mi from Cedar Grove, NJ · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

59 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Brunswick, NJ

The final approach into New Brunswick, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Brunswick, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 106.4
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 84.4
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour $10 near mile 106.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.43 one way

$38.85 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $21.26 $42.51
premium $4.92 $22.75 $45.50
diesel $5.64 $26.08 $52.16

Estimated Tolls: $4.77

Garden State Parkway (79.5 mi) $4.77

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.2 0 $12.33 $5.64
Efficient EV 29.4 0 $10.27 $4.70
EV Truck/SUV 47 0 $16.44 $7.51

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Cedar Grove, NJ

Morning in Cedar Grove on Monday

Local time

11:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Brunswick, NJ

Morning in New Brunswick on Monday

Local time

11:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 25m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 117.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.7 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 117.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cedar Grove, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

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