Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Morning in New Brunswick on Thursday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Beachwood, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brunswick, NJ
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Beachwood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Beachwood, NJ covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Livingston Avenue, New Street, Burnet Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 50.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Livingston Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston Avenue | — | — |
| New Street | — | — |
| Burnet Street | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| NJ 34 South | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Livingston Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Beachwood, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
3
Turn right onto New Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
New Street
4
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
New Street
5
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Burnet Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 18 South
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Memorial Parkway
9
Continue on State Route 18
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
11
Turn straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
220 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll South
16
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
364 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
18
Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
459 ft
·
10 sec
·
CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
19
Turn right onto Double Trouble Road
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
Double Trouble Road
20
Turn right onto Dover Road
367 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
21
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn slight right onto Railroad Avenue
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beachwood, NJ
The final approach into Beachwood, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Beachwood, NJ
Morning in Beachwood on Thursday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
26 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
1h 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 Beachwood, NJ covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Livingston Avenue, New Street, Burnet Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 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 $8.36 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.
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Brunswick, NJ to Beachwood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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