Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Afternoon in New Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Collingswood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Collingswood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Collingswood, NJ covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US 1, South Haddon Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| US 1 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| South Haddon Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Livingston Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Berlin Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Ellis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Potter Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Collingswood, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
68 ft
·
4 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn right onto CR 691
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Livingston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
6
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
9
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 295
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto CR 561
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Road
16
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Potter Street
17
Continue on CR 561
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ellis Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on CR 561
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Haddon Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Harvard Avenue
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Harvard Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 295 South: Camden
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
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 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Collingswood, NJ
Afternoon in Collingswood on Saturday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
29 mi in
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
23 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 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
58.8 mi in 1h 17m, mostly highway — 34.2 mi of that is on I 295.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 New Brunswick, NJ and Collingswood, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees and Gibbsboro.
Cr 561: Haddonfield
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Voorhees
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Gibbsboro
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on I 295. 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 Collingswood, 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 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Collingswood, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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