How far is East Brunswick, NJ from Middlesex, NJ?

The driving distance from East Brunswick, NJ to Middlesex, NJ is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
13.38 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.78 mi
17.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.78 mi
Kilometers
17.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.38 mi
Kilometers
21.54 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlesex
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in East Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Brunswick
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Middlesex
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Brunswick
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
New Brunswick
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From East Brunswick
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Middlesex
6.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Brunswick and Middlesex.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brunswick and Middlesex.

  1. 1

    Start on Dexter Road

    97 m · 20 sec · Dexter Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jensen Street

    739 ft · 34 sec · Jensen Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road

    1704 ft · 51 sec · Dunhams Corner Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ryders Lane

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Ryders Lane

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward George Street

    19 m · 3 sec · George Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto George Street

    1099 ft · 31 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 18 North

    156 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 18 Service Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: Piscataway

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old New Brunswick Road

    788 ft · 12 sec · Old New Brunswick Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Centennial Avenue

    1833 ft · 34 sec · Centennial Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Possumtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    1362 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard

    2657 ft · 57 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Brunswick and Middlesex.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Parkway
4.7 mi · 35%
Ryders Lane
4.3 mi · 32%
Possumtown Road
1.26 mi · 9%
Route 18 Service Road
0.75 mi · 6%
Lincoln Boulevard
0.5 mi · 4%
Centennial Avenue
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Parkway

Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

4.7 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brunswick
00h 11m from East Brunswick
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Brunswick and Sunny near Middlesex.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Brunswick to Middlesex?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from East Brunswick and 6.7 miles from Middlesex.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Brunswick and Sunny near Middlesex.

Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

1 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Brunswick and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 10.78 mi (17.35 km).

East Brunswick

#1 East Brunswick

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population48,309
Coordinates40.4278800, -74.4159800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Middlesex

#2 Middlesex

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population13,539
Coordinates40.5726000, -74.4926500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brunswick (-74.41598, 40.42788)
End: Middlesex (-74.49265, 40.5726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.84
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.92 $3.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.16 $4.32
Premium $4.95 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $5.98 $2.81 $5.62

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 East Brunswick and Middlesex. The current time is 05:09:15.

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.