Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Night in New Brunswick on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Monroe, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Monroe, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Monroe, NJ covers 34.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 287, Easton Avenue, Whippany Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 34.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 287 and Easton Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on I 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and Easton Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (I 287): 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
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: Piscataway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 18 North: Piscataway
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East: New York City
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Monroe, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook and Mahwah.
So Bound Brook
2.1 mi in
|
~4m
Mahwah
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 25.6 mi | 29m |
| Easton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whippany Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 25.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Monroe, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New Street
4
Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Route 18 Service Road
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: Piscataway
6
Merge onto NJ 18
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
9
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Landing Lane
10
Turn right onto CR 527
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
12
Merge onto I 287
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 287
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 36A
Toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto CR 510
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Morris Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
17
Continue on CR 511
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Whippany Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Cedar Knolls Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monroe, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Monroe, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Monroe, NJ
Night in Monroe on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
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
47m 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 Monroe, NJ covers 34.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, Easton Avenue, Whippany Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.77 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 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Monroe, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook and Mahwah.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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