Origin
West Windsor, NJ
Late night in West Windsor on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Windsor, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Windsor, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Windsor, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 17.9 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brunswick Pike, Livingston Avenue, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Brunswick Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 17.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brunswick Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Princeton Place.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Princeton Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Canoe Brook Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Penn Lyle Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Princeton Place
Turn right onto Princeton Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Canoe Brook Drive
Turn left onto Canoe Brook Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Penn Lyle Road
Turn right onto Penn Lyle Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 638 / Clarksville Road
Turn right onto CR 638 / Clarksville Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Pike | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| Livingston Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Washington Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Princeton-Hightstown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Penn Lyle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Clarksville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ziff Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canoe Brook Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brunswick Pike
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Windsor, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on Ziff Lane
475 ft
·
22 sec
·
Ziff Lane
2
Turn right onto Princeton Place
378 ft
·
22 sec
·
Princeton Place
3
Turn left onto Canoe Brook Drive
406 ft
·
19 sec
·
Canoe Brook Drive
4
Turn right onto Penn Lyle Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Penn Lyle Road
5
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Clarksville Road
6
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 571
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Princeton-Hightstown Road
7
Turn right onto CR 526; CR 571
247 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Road
8
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
9
Enter roundabout onto US 1
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
10
Continue on US 1
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
12
Turn straight onto NJ 26
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Livingston Avenue
13
Turn left onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
14
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
12:36 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
29m 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 West Windsor, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 17.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brunswick Pike, Livingston Avenue, Washington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from West Windsor, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 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 straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Princeton Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Canoe Brook Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Penn Lyle Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Windsor, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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