Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Friday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Mercerville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Mercerville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Mercerville, NJ covers 23.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Livingston Avenue, I 295 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 23.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Livingston Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Livingston Avenue. 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 64
Toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
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 New Brunswick, NJ to Mercerville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 535 North: Mercerville along the way.
Cr 535 North: Mercerville
22.4 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Livingston Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 295 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Edinburg Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Delavan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 16.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Mercerville, 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
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 295
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 64
Toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto CR 535
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Nottingham Way
17
Continue on CR 535
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Edinburg Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 535
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Mercerville, NJ
Late night in Mercerville on Friday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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
35m 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 Mercerville, NJ covers 23.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Livingston Avenue, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.93 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 13 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
On the drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Mercerville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 535 North: Mercerville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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