Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Night in New Brunswick on Friday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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Perth Amboy, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.5-mile drive from New Brunswick to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, will take you about 22 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, with 72% of the journey on major roads like US 1, NJ 440, and I-287. Given its short length and duration, this route is perfect as a single-day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, and both are located in New Jersey, making this a very local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's primarily on highways, making up 72% of the total mileage. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along US 1. While the profile is highway-focused, you'll navigate through a mix of major arteries, including US 1, NJ 440, and I-287, which can offer varying traffic conditions depending on the time of day. The road character is less about scenic views and more about efficient travel between these two New Jersey points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and NJ 440. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 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 15 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 18 South
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
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 I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island...
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy
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 Perth Amboy, NJ, road signs point toward Raritan Center and Downtown.
Raritan Center
7.1 mi in
|
~12m
Downtown
10.4 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 440 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Route 440 Connector | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fayette Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Perth Amboy, 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
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New Street
4
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
New Street
Toward NJ 18 South
5
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Burnet Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto NJ 18
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Memorial Parkway
9
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 1
165 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 1
12
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
13
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 287
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 287
18
Continue on NJ 440
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
377 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy
Use the right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy
Use the slight left / right lanes.
21
Continue on Florida Grove Road
395 ft
·
10 sec
·
Florida Grove Road
22
Turn left onto CR 624
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 440 Connector
23
Turn left onto Fayette Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayette Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 616
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Brunswick Avenue
25
Turn straight onto CR 656
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Smith Street
26
Turn right onto High Street
360 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
27
Turn left
101 ft
·
7 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Perth Amboy, NJ
Night in Perth Amboy on Friday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
24 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
22m 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 Perth Amboy, NJ covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, NJ 440, I 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $2.07 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 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Perth Amboy, NJ, road signs point toward Raritan Center and Downtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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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