Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Monday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Morris, NJ
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
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 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brunswick, NJ
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from New Brunswick to Morris, expect a straightforward 54.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $9, making this an economical excursion within the Northeast region. The trip relies on a combination of I-295, US 1, and Broad Street to navigate between these two New Jersey locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the efficiency of this highway-focused drive makes it a practical choice for your schedule.
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
27 miles from New Brunswick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 54.1-mile trek is primarily highway-focused, with 65% of your time spent on major roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 19 miles along I-295. While the interstate segments allow for steady progress, the route transitions into local navigation as you move toward your destination. Expect a mix of high-speed transit and the typical pace of Broad Street, which brings a different feel to the final leg of your drive. Overall, the road offers a consistent experience that balances efficient highway miles with necessary local connectivity.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
187 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
317 ft
Highest Point
187 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
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 Morris, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Morris, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sloan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 541 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Holly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burlington Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Livingston Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Morris, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn right onto Livingston Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Avenue
3
Continue on Livingston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
4
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
6
Continue straight
14 mi
·
19 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 South: Camden
9
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sloan Avenue
11
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
12
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
13
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 North: Burlington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CR 541 North: Burlington
15
Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
16
Continue on High Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
17
Turn left onto Burlington Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Pike
18
Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Burlington Pike
19
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Washington Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
21
Continue on Warren Street East
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street East
22
Continue on Burlington Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Burlington Avenue
23
Continue on Pavilion Avenue
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pavilion Avenue
24
Turn right
144 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lafayette Street
26
Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Mihiel Drive
27
Continue on Broad Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
28
Turn left onto Public Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Public Road
29
Turn right onto New River Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
New River Road
30
Continue on River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
31
Turn left
95 ft
·
9 sec
32
Turn left
171 ft
·
13 sec
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is a short 1 hour and 16 minutes, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops since the trip is concise, but keeping a small buffer for fuel costs—estimated at $9—will ensure you are covered. Focus your attention on the transition from the high-speed stretches of I-295 to the more localized traffic on Broad Street, as the change in pace can be sudden. Since there are no required stops, use the freedom of this direct route to tailor your arrival time to your specific needs. Keep an eye on your navigation during the non-highway portions of the trip to navigate the local road segments with ease.
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 27 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, or about 38m into the drive.
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 54.1 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27 miles or 38m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morris, 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 54.1 miles and 1h 16m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morris, NJ
The final approach into Morris, 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 Morris, 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
$8.95 one way
$17.90 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morris, NJ
Late night in Morris on Monday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
6 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
1h 16m 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 Morris, NJ covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Livingston Avenue, I 295 South, Sloan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 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 $8.95 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 Morris, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Morris, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Brunswick, NJ to Morris, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -3 ft to 187 ft elevation with about 260 ft of total climbing.
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