Trip from Hamilton Square, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

38m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brunswick Pike, Livingston Avenue, I 295 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Brunswick Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Brunswick Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 618 / Nottingham Way.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Nottingham Way): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 618 / Nottingham Way

Turn right onto CR 618 / Nottingham Way

Navigation decision point

8

5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

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. Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

8

5.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick

5

6.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 1 / Brunswick Pike

Merge onto US 1 / Brunswick Pike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

22.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Brunswick Pike	16 mi	22m
Livingston Avenue	3.1 mi	5m
I 295	2.3 mi	2m
Nottingham Way	2.1 mi	4m
East State Street	0.7 mi	1m
Coleman Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Delavan Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Brunswick Pike — 16 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Square, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.

1

Start on Coleman Road

146 ft · 7 sec · Coleman Road

2

Turn right onto CR 618

2.0 mi · 4 min · Nottingham Way

3

Continue on CR 535

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Nottingham Way

4

Turn right onto CR 535

0.7 mi · 1 min · East State Street

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 295 North

6

Merge onto I 295

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 295

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Merge onto US 1

16 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick

11

Turn straight onto NJ 26

3.1 mi · 5 min · Livingston Avenue

12

Turn left onto Delavan Street

68 ft · 3 sec · Delavan Street

13

Arrive at destination

Delavan Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.21 one way

$8.42 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.61	$9.22
premium	$4.93	$4.93	$9.85
diesel	$5.61	$5.61	$11.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.22	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.56	$1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hamilton Square, NJ

Late night in Hamilton Square on Friday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Brunswick, NJ

Late night in New Brunswick on Friday

Local time

1:19 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

38m 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 Hamilton Square, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Brunswick Pike, Livingston Avenue, I 295. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.21 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Nottingham Way): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

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