How far is Berkeley Heights, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Berkeley Heights, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.78 mi
00h 38m
Flight
13.63 mi
21.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.63 mi
Kilometers
21.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.54 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Berkeley Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkeley Heights
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive New Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berkeley Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dunellen
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Berkeley Heights
8.9 mi
00h 19m
To New Brunswick
21.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berkeley Heights and New Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berkeley Heights and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 9 sec · Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    144 m · 13 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    692 ft · 22 sec · Mountain Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Hillcrest Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Hillcrest Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    785 ft · 17 sec · Valley Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    87 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rock Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Rock Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1683 ft · 34 sec · West Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Avenue

    1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New Market Road

    1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stelton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    5 mi · 6 min · Hoes Lane

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard

    679 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District

    701 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on New Street

    1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkeley Heights and New Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoes Lane
5.1 mi · 17%
Hillcrest Road
2.01 mi · 7%
Old New Brunswick Road
1.73 mi · 6%
Park Avenue
1.32 mi · 4%
Somerset Street
1.11 mi · 4%
Rock Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hoes Lane

Continue on Hoes Lane

4.97 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunellen
00h 19m from Berkeley Heights
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Berkeley Heights and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berkeley Heights to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dunellen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Berkeley Heights and 21.8 miles from New Brunswick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Berkeley Heights and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Dunellen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dunellen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunellen.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkeley Heights and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 13.63 mi (21.94 km).

Berkeley Heights

#1 Berkeley Heights

Township in Union County, New Jersey

Population13,313
Coordinates40.6834300, -74.4426500
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield Avenue (-74.442658, 40.683441)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkeley Heights and New Brunswick. The current time is 21:31:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.