Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to West Windsor, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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 Windsor, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to West Windsor, NJ covers 17.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Livingston Avenue, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 17.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Livingston Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Livingston Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 691 / Livingston Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CR 691 / Livingston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (CR 526; CR 571 / Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.7 miles (CR 638 / Clarksville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Turn right onto CR 691 / Livingston Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 526; CR 571 / Washington Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571 / Washington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 638 / Clarksville Road
Turn right onto CR 638 / Clarksville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Princeton Place
Turn right onto Princeton Place
Navigation decision point
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Ziff Lane
Turn left onto Ziff Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Livingston Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Washington Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Princeton-Hightstown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Penn Lyle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Clarksville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ziff Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canoe Brook Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 11.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and West Windsor, NJ.
1
Start on Delavan Street
68 ft
·
4 sec
·
Delavan Street
2
Turn right onto CR 691
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Livingston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
6
Continue on US 1
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
US 1
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
342 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Road
8
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Road
9
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Road
10
Turn right onto NJ 64; CR 526; CR 571
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Princeton-Hightstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Clarksville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Penn Lyle Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Penn Lyle Road
13
Turn left onto Canoe Brook Drive
406 ft
·
19 sec
·
Canoe Brook Drive
14
Turn right onto Princeton Place
378 ft
·
21 sec
·
Princeton Place
15
Turn left onto Ziff Lane
475 ft
·
20 sec
·
Ziff Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Ziff Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
West Windsor, NJ
Late night in West Windsor on Saturday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
26 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
28m 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 Windsor, NJ covers 17.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Livingston Avenue, Washington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 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 $2.90 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 17.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CR 691 / Livingston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (CR 526; CR 571 / Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.7 miles (CR 638 / Clarksville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Brunswick, NJ to West Windsor, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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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