How far is Bordentown, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Bordentown, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
31.41 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.19 mi
43.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.19 mi
Kilometers
43.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.41 mi
Kilometers
50.55 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Bordentown
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bordentown
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive New Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bordentown
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
Princeton Junction
NJ

Town

From Bordentown
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To New Brunswick
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bordentown and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Farnsworth Avenue

    2750 ft · 1 min · Farnsworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Pike

    2277 ft · 35 sec · Burlington Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Brunswick Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick

    958 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Livingston Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bordentown 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
16 mi · 51%
I 295 North
10.4 mi · 33%
Livingston Avenue
3.1 mi · 10%
US 1 North
0.54 mi · 2%
Farnsworth Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
Burlington Pike
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

16 mi · 00h 23m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton Junction
00h 21m from Bordentown
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bordentown and Sunny near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bordentown to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Princeton Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Bordentown and 15.7 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bordentown and Sunny near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Princeton Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton Junction.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bordentown and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 27.19 mi (43.76 km).

Bordentown

#1 Bordentown

City in Burlington, New Jersey

Population12,064
Coordinates40.1462200, -74.7118300
Altitude16
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: Farnsworth Avenue (-74.711856, 40.146208)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
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
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.95 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $5.98 $6.64 $13.28

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bordentown and New Brunswick. The current time is 20:17:16.

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.