Origin
Tenafly, NJ
Morning in Tenafly on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tenafly, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jay Street, Riveredge Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.83 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
23.6 miles from Tenafly, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 47.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jay Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riveredge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Teaneck Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Degraw Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
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Start on County Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
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County Road
2
Turn right onto Jay Street
472 ft
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23 sec
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Jay Street
3
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Riveredge Road
4
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
5
Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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South Washington Avenue
6
Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Teaneck Road
7
Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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Degraw Avenue
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
0.3 mi
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25 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
0.4 mi
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48 sec
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I 95 South: The Ridgefields
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22 mi
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27 min
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New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
0.7 mi
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1 min
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NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
16
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
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8 sec
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NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.0 mi
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1 min
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State Route 18
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
20
Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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Route 18 Service Road
21
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Paul Robeson Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Suydam Street
23
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Livingston Avenue
24
Turn right onto Delavan Street
69 ft
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3 sec
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Delavan Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 23.6 miles from Tenafly, NJ, or about 31m into the drive.
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 47.2 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
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 Tenafly, 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 Tenafly, NJ
This is one driving day of about 47.2 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tenafly, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Tenafly, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Tenafly, 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
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
22 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
1h 3m 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 Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jay Street, Riveredge Road, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Tenafly, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.83 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 Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tenafly, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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