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

The driving distance from Edgewater, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
41.63 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.31 mi
55.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.31 mi
Kilometers
55.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.63 mi
Kilometers
67 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater
2026-04-17T08:29
Arrive New Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Edgewater
19.6 mi
00h 27m
To New Brunswick
22 mi
00h 27m

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
8 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hilliard Avenue

    599 ft · 29 sec · Hilliard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3071 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on 60th Street

    75 m · 12 sec · 60th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 495 West

    610 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    22.7 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    99 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

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

    878 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewater 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
28.3 mi · 68%
River Road
2.99 mi · 7%
NJ 495 West
1.6 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 2%
NJ 18 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

22.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 27m from Edgewater
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater 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 Edgewater to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.6 miles from Edgewater and 22 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater 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 9.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.5 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 Edgewater and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 34.31 mi (55.22 km).

Edgewater

#1 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,396
Coordinates40.8270400, -73.9756900
Altitude15
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: Hilliard Avenue (-73.975737, 40.826994)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 Edgewater and New Brunswick. The current time is 08:29:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.