Origin
North Plainfield, NJ
Late night in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Plainfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plainfield, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Plainfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 13.9 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hoes Lane, US 22, Old New Brunswick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Hoes Lane. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 13.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hoes Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.3 miles (CR 665 / New Market Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Old New Brunswick Road): 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.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 665 / New Market Road
Turn right onto CR 665 / New Market Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Old New Brunswick Road
Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
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 New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson...
6
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn slight right toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
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 North Plainfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arts And Business District along the way.
Arts And Business District
13 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hoes Lane | 5 mi | 5m |
| US 22 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Old New Brunswick Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| New Market Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rock Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Stelton Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hoes Lane
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on Norwood Avenue
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
2
Continue on North Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Drive
3
Turn left onto US 22
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
284 ft
·
7 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Avenue
7
Turn right onto NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Front Street
8
Continue on NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 529
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 665
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Market Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 665
352 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 665
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stelton Road
13
Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old New Brunswick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 18
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hoes Lane
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnet Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
20
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
21
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
New Brunswick, NJ
Late night in New Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 North Plainfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 13.9 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hoes Lane, US 22, Old New Brunswick Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from North Plainfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.3 miles (CR 665 / New Market Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Old New Brunswick Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Plainfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arts And Business District along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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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