Origin
New Brunswick, NJ
Evening in New Brunswick on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Westfield, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Westfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
Traveling between New Brunswick and Westfield is a quick, straightforward journey covering 19.3 miles. You can expect the drive to take approximately 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Since the entire route is local, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. With a modest fuel cost of about $3, this trip is highly budget-friendly for those moving through the Northeast region. It serves as a practical connection between these two New Jersey communities, offering a simple transition without the need for extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway travel. You will navigate primarily via Livingston Avenue, New Street, and Burnet Street, which keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 19.3-mile distance. Because there are no highway stretches to lean on, the drive requires constant attention to turns and neighborhood intersections. This layout ensures a consistent pace where you remain in a local driving environment from start to finish. It is a functional commute that relies entirely on surface roads to get you to your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Westfield, NJ is easy. At 35m 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 Westfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston Avenue | — | — |
| New Street | — | — |
| Burnet Street | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Livingston Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Westfield, 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
·
Memorial Parkway
9
Continue on State Route 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
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
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Clark, Westfield
19
Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
20
Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
22
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
23
Turn left onto Maple Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Maple Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Westfield, NJ
Evening in Westfield on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
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
35m 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 Westfield, NJ covers 19.3 miles and takes about 35m 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 9.7 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 $3.20 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 Westfield, NJ is easy. At 35m 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 Westfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Brunswick, NJ to Westfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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