How far is Hanover, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Hanover, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and New Brunswick.
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Start on the route
886 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
541 ft · 13 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
1208 ft · 41 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Turnpike
2.6 mi · 5 min · Columbia Turnpike
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Continue on Columbia Road
2907 ft · 57 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Normandy Parkway
3092 ft · 1 min · Normandy Parkway
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Turn slight right
111 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Madison Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
948 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park
841 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
599 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
1.5 mi · 2 min · John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
679 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Burnet Street
111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street
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Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District
701 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on New Street
1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Delavan Street
21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and New Brunswick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hanover and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Hanover and 21.2 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanover and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 22.44 mi (36.11 km).
#1 Hanover
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,173 |
| Coordinates | 40.8045400, -74.3668200 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Brunswick
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 56,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.4862200, -74.4518200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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