How far is Jefferson, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Jefferson, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
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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 01h 22m.
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 in Warren County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and New Brunswick.
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Start on Bridgeton Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bridgeton Pike
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Continue on Mantua Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Edith Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 50 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 Jefferson 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 left
42.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Jefferson and 43.1 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 64.6 mi (103.97 km).
#1 Jefferson
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,611 |
| Coordinates | 39.7537200, -75.2118500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
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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