Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Evening in New Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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West Caldwell, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ covers 37 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Livingston Avenue, New Street, Burnet Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
18.5 miles from New Brunswick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 37 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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.
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 West Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 57m 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 West Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burnet Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 18 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Toll North | 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 West Caldwell, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
3
Turn right onto New Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
New Street
4
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
New Street
5
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Burnet Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 18 South
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Memorial Parkway
9
Continue on State Route 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
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US 1 North: Newark
11
Merge slight left
164 ft
·
3 sec
12
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
15
Continue straight
5.9 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
17
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
19
Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
161 ft
·
4 sec
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I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 280 West: The Oranges
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 280 West: The Oranges
23
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Essex Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
25
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
26
Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Eagle Rock Avenue
27
Turn left onto Roseland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Roseland Avenue
28
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Avenue
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Passaic Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Passaic Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 18.5 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, or about 28m 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 37 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Caldwell, 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 37 miles and 57m.
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 18.5 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Caldwell, NJ
The final approach into West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell, 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
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
West Caldwell, NJ
Evening in West Caldwell on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 West Caldwell, NJ covers 37 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Livingston Avenue, New Street, Burnet Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 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 $6.13 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 West Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 57m 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 West Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Brunswick, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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