Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Evening in New Brunswick on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Mount Olive, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Mount Olive, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Mount Olive, NJ covers 35.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, I 287, Easton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 35.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 202 and I 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 202.
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.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and I 287. 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 15 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 3.1 miles (CR 527 / Easton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 527 / Easton Avenue
Turn right onto CR 527 / Easton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
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 Mount Olive, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah and Netcong.
So Bound Brook
2.1 mi in
|
~4m
Mahwah
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Netcong
18.5 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 14.8 mi | 23m |
| I 287 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Easton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Flanders - Drakestown Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Landing Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 14.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Mount Olive, 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
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 202; US 206
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 613
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Flanders Netcong Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Flanders - Drakestown Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Flanders - Drakestown Road
18
Turn right onto Mount Olive Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mount Olive Road
19
Arrive at destination
Mount Olive Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Olive, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mount Olive, 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
$5.92 one way
$11.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
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
Mount Olive, NJ
Evening in Mount Olive on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
18 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
29 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
55m 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 Mount Olive, NJ covers 35.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, I 287, Easton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.92 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 15 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 3.1 miles (CR 527 / Easton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Mount Olive, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah and Netcong.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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