Origin
Perth Amboy, NJ
Evening in Perth Amboy on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perth Amboy, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perth Amboy, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Perth Amboy to New Brunswick is 13.7 miles and takes about 25m via US 1, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major roads, making it a convenient option for a quick local journey. You'll find it's a practical choice for a same-day trip with minimal planning needed, especially if you're looking to move between these two areas without a lengthy travel commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 70% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 1, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch at 4.6 miles. The journey incorporates parts of NJ 440 and Amboy Avenue, suggesting a mix of high-speed sections and potentially some local traffic as you approach your destination. Expect a fairly direct and efficient drive, characteristic of a route designed for quick transit between nearby cities.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and NJ 440. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
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 NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
7
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527 toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Cam...
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Perth Amboy, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp South, Brunswick, Piscataway, Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Njtp
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Gsp South
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Brunswick
11.4 mi in
|
~19m
Piscataway
11.5 mi in
|
~20m
Cook/Douglass Campus
12 mi in
|
~21m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
12 mi in
|
~21m
|
via CR 527
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 440 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Brunswick Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Suydam Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 18 Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paul Robeson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto High Street
360 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto CR 656
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Smith Street
4
Turn right onto CR 611
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Street
5
Turn left onto Fayette Street
494 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fayette Street
6
Turn slight right onto CR 616
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New Brunswick Avenue
7
Turn right onto CR 653
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Waltrous Avenue
278 ft
·
7 sec
·
Waltrous Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJTP, GSP South
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
11
Merge onto NJ 440
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 1
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Route 18
18
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
CR 527
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Route 18 Service Road
Toward NJ 18 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Suydam Street
22
Turn left onto CR 691
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
23
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
24
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
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
Evening in New Brunswick on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
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
24 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
25m 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 Perth Amboy, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, NJ 440, Amboy Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 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 20 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Perth Amboy, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp South, Brunswick, Piscataway, Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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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