Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Evening in New Brunswick on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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, Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 51.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 287 and Easton Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 43 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 20 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 43 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 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
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
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward CR 694, CR 511 Alternate: Bloomingdale, Pompton Lakes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward CR 694, CR 511 Alternate: Bloomingdale,...
6
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CR 694 / Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Turn right onto CR 694 / Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Pompton Lakes, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mahwah along the way.
Mahwah
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 43 mi | 51m |
| Easton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wanaque Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Landing Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 43 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Pompton Lakes, 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
36 mi
·
42 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 53
Toward CR 694, CR 511 Alternate: Bloomingdale, Pompton Lakes
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 694
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 684
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wanaque Avenue
17
Turn right onto CR 686
235 ft
·
5 sec
·
Colfax Avenue
18
Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lakeside Avenue
19
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pompton Lakes, NJ
The final approach into Pompton Lakes, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Evening in Pompton Lakes on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
26 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
28 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
1h 7m 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, Easton Avenue, Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 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 $8.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mahwah along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Thomas Edison 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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