How far is Brownville, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Brownville, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
27.51 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.03 mi
38.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.03 mi
Kilometers
38.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.51 mi
Kilometers
44.27 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownville
2026-04-17T05:19
Arrive Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Brownville
14 mi
00h 20m
To Newark
13.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownville and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownville and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Cloister Court

    124 m · 23 sec · Cloister Court

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thames Drive

    730 ft · 33 sec · Thames Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cottrell Road

    135 m · 21 sec · Cottrell Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road

    2205 ft · 44 sec · Old Bridge-Matawan Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys

    1505 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    4.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville and Newark.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 35%
US Highway 9
4.64 mi · 17%
Garden State Parkway
4.57 mi · 17%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 12%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 7%
I 95
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

9.52 mi · 00h 12m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 20m from Brownville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brownville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownville to Newark?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Brownville and 13.5 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brownville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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 Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 24.03 mi (38.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brownville

City in New York, United States of America

Population2,383
Coordinates40.4006600, -74.2951500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cloister Court (-74.295, 40.400563)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownville and Newark. The current time is 05:19:30.

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.