How far is Highland Park, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Highland Park, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and New Brunswick.
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Start on Sylvan Avenue
1018 ft · 47 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Klemm Avenue
1112 ft · 34 sec · Klemm Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
1135 ft · 15 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
16 mi · 23 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
958 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Livingston Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue
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Turn left 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 Highland Park 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 295 North
Merge slight right
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
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 Highland Park and Sunny near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Highland Park and 34.1 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Park and Sunny near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fieldsboro.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 53.89 mi (86.72 km).
#1 Highland Park
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.8887200, -75.1079500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.34 | $22.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
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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