Origin
Westfield, NJ
Late night in Westfield on Friday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westfield, NJ
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New Brunswick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Westfield and New Brunswick, expect a quick 18.7-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes. This route stays entirely on local roads, utilizing Harrison Avenue, East Broad Street, and Central Avenue to navigate through the Northeast. Because of the short duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can budget approximately $3 for fuel, making it a very economical commute. Whether you are heading out for business or personal errands, this straightforward path avoids the highway system entirely.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating surface streets through New Jersey’s Northeast region. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of road, as the route requires consistent attention to turns and neighborhood traffic patterns. This drive offers a consistent, hands-on experience behind the wheel that differs significantly from the monotony of a major expressway. Prepare for a steady pace that reflects the local character of the towns you are passing through.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 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 17 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, 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 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westfield, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Trenton, Brunswick, Piscataway, Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Gsp Toll South
3.4 mi in
|
~9m
Trenton
8.7 mi in
|
~17m
Brunswick
16.2 mi in
|
~29m
Piscataway
16.3 mi in
|
~29m
Cook/Douglass Campus
16.8 mi in
|
~30m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
16.8 mi in
|
~30m
|
via CR 527
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Suydam Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 18 Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paul Robeson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
4
Turn left onto CR 613
2.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
11
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Route 18
16
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.
17
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.
18
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Suydam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Suydam Street
20
Turn left onto CR 691
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
21
Turn right onto Delavan Street
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Delavan Street
22
Arrive at destination
Delavan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Garden State Parkway
(5.1 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
1:57 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
34m 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 Westfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ covers 18.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Garden State Parkway, Central 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 9.2 miles from Westfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.07 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 17 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Westfield, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Trenton, Brunswick, Piscataway, Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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