Origin
Pleasantville, NJ
Morning in Pleasantville on Monday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasantville, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
96.9 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasantville, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasantville, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 96.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.03 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
48.5 miles from Pleasantville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 96.9 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.3 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 96.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
8
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
7
95.2 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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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...
Towns Along This Route
Between Pleasantville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North, Trenton and Gsp North.
Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Trenton
63.4 mi in
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~1h 16m
Gsp North
63.7 mi in
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~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 57.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| NJ 34 | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East White Horse Pike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Shore Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 57.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on US 40; US 322
276 ft
·
5 sec
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Black Horse Pike East
2
Continue on US 40; US 322
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Verona Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 608
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 608
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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East Washington Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 585
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Street
6
Continue on CR 585
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Road
7
Turn left onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
8
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
10
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 138
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 138
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 34
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
19
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
20
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
22
Merge onto NJ 18
22 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
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.
25
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Suydam Street
27
Turn left onto CR 691
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Livingston Avenue
28
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
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Delavan Street
29
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
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 48.5 miles from Pleasantville, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Brunswick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 96.9 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasantville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 57.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.5 mi from Pleasantville, NJ · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Pleasantville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Brunswick, NJ
The final approach into New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, 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
$16.03 one way
$32.07 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.44
Garden State Parkway
(57.3 mi)
$3.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.57 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Morning in New Brunswick on Monday
Local time
11:38 AM
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
2 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
2h 1m 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 Pleasantville, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 96.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Pleasantville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.03 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 96.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pleasantville, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North, Trenton and Gsp North.
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