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

The driving distance from Dumont, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.62 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.42 mi
63.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.42 mi
Kilometers
63.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.62 mi
Kilometers
71.81 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Dumont
Sun, May 3, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumont
2026-05-02T22:55
Arrive New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Dumont
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To New Brunswick
22.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Plaza

    33 m · 11 sec · Veterans Plaza

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Madison Avenue

    887 ft · 22 sec · West Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park

    878 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
32.8 mi · 73%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6%
Washington Avenue
1.98 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 4%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 2%
NJ 18 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 32m from Dumont
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dumont 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 Dumont to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Dumont and 22.4 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dumont and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumont and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 39.42 mi (63.44 km).

Dumont

#1 Dumont

City in United States of America

Population17,581
Coordinates40.9406500, -73.9968100
Altitude25
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: Veterans Plaza (-73.996916, 40.94066)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dumont and New Brunswick. The current time is 22:55:30.

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.