Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Monday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
101.6 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brunswick, NJ
Illya Goloborodko
Atlantic City, NJ
Yura Forrat
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from New Brunswick to Atlantic City, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 101.6 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $17 for fuel will keep your vehicle fueled for the duration of the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the central part of the state toward the coast. Since the route is efficient and direct, there is no need to split the drive into multiple days, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
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
50.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of the route taking place on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on the Garden State Parkway, NJ 34, and State Route 18 to make your way toward the coast. Be prepared for a consistent highway experience, particularly during the longest stretch of 60 miles spent cruising along the Garden State Parkway. As you shift from local state routes onto the major parkway, the road character transitions into a fast-paced, steady drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 60 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 101.6 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 18 South
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
5
32.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
92.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 38A
Toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
5
93.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
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ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Atlantic City East.
Gsp Toll South
32.2 mi in
|
~44m
Atlantic City East
92.8 mi in
|
~1h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 60 mi | 1h 10m |
| State Route 18 | 22 mi | 28m |
| NJ 34 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 60 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
68 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn left onto CR 691
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
3
Turn right onto New Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New Street
4
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
New Street
Toward NJ 18 South
5
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Burnet Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto NJ 18
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Memorial Parkway
9
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
Use the none lane.
12
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
14
Continue on NJ 34
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll South
16
Merge onto GSP
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 38A
Toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto ACE
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Italian Heritage Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto OD
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
OD
Trip Plan
Because this route is a relatively quick 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip involves zero scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the road to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns when merging onto the Garden State Parkway, as this is the backbone of your journey. Given the highway-heavy nature of the drive, stay alert during the long 60-mile stretch to maintain steady focus. Planning your departure to avoid peak commuting hours will help you maintain that estimated 2-hour and 8-minute travel time.
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 50.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 7m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 101.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Brunswick, 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 60 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.
Arriving in Atlantic City, NJ
The final approach into Atlantic City, 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 Atlantic City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.81 one way
$33.62 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.60
Garden State Parkway
(60 mi)
$3.60
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
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Atlantic City, NJ
Late night in Atlantic City on Monday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m 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 New Brunswick, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ covers 101.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, State Route 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 50.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.81 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 12 significant decision points across 101.6 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Atlantic City East.
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