Trip from Pleasantville, 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

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

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

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.

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city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Pleasantville, NJ

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city in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.06 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.

Midpoint

48.5 miles from Pleasantville, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

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.

Start on US 40; US 322

276 ft · 5 sec · Black Horse Pike East

Continue on US 40; US 322

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Verona Avenue

Turn left onto CR 608

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Franklin Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto CR 608

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Washington Avenue

Turn right onto CR 585

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Continue on CR 585

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Shore Road

Turn left onto US 30

1.5 mi · 1 min · Absecon Boulevard

Continue on US 30

1.2 mi · 1 min · East White Horse Pike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

Merge onto GSP

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward GSP North, I 195 West

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

Merge onto NJ 18

22 mi · 26 min · NJ 18

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Suydam Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Suydam Street

Turn left onto CR 691

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Livingston Avenue

Turn right onto Delavan Street

68 ft · 3 sec · Delavan Street

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 21 miles or 27m 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

Open the route before leaving Pleasantville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 21 miles from Pleasantville, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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.

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brick, NJ

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

Atlantic City, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Toms River, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Pleasantville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spotswood, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

2 mi

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab mile 90

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.4

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Piramida Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $100 or ab mile 83.1

Manalapan Township, New Jersey

Hours: 1–10 pm

+17328515000

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 55.4

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Velo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Ventnor City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16097270499

Visit website

Agnes Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Ventnor City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16098222700

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.7

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 69.2

Farmingdale, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 76.1

Freehold, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 55.4

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.9

Galloway, NJ

Escape AC - Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hours: 1:45–8:45 pm

+16092467772

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 95.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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,...

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

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

95.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.06 one way

$32.13 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$17.59	$35.19
premium	$4.93	$18.79	$37.58
diesel	$5.61	$21.39	$42.79

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.1	$10.17	$4.65
Efficient EV	24.2	$8.48	$3.88
EV Truck/SUV	38.8	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Pleasantville, NJ

Afternoon in Pleasantville on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Brunswick, NJ

Afternoon in New Brunswick on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 mph 35% chance 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

33 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 96.9

Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens

Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out

View on nps.gov

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

23 mi from route ~59 min detour $10 near mile 93.6

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 83.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

96.9 mi in 2h 1m, mostly highway — 57.3 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 57.3 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

152 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

313 ft

Total Descent

249 ft

Highest Point

152 ft

~90 mi in

Elevation Range

143 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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 | ~1h 16m

Gsp North

63.7 mi in | ~1h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 96.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.44 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Brunswick, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Brunswick, NJ before heading back.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Pleasantville, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cafe Bru

Cafe Bru

Kabaret Restaurant

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

Piramida Restaurant

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

Velo Cafe

Agnes Cafe

agnello's cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

Escape AC - Escape Rooms

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pleasantville, NJ

New Brunswick, NJ

Same local time

33 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 1m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Morristown National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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