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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Dexter Road
97 m · 20 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn left onto Jensen Street
739 ft · 34 sec · Jensen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
1704 ft · 51 sec · Dunhams Corner Road
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Turn right onto Ryders Lane
4.3 mi · 8 min · Ryders Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward George Street
19 m · 3 sec · George Street
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Exit the roundabout onto George Street
1099 ft · 31 sec · George Street
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 18 North
156 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 18 Service Road
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: Piscataway
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
788 ft · 12 sec · Old New Brunswick Road
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Turn left onto Centennial Avenue
1833 ft · 34 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Possumtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
1362 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2657 ft · 57 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brunswick.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
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).
#1 East Brunswick
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 48,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.4278800, -74.4159800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlesex
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 13,539 |
| Coordinates | 40.5726000, -74.4926500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesex (-74.49265, 40.5726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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