How far is Long Branch, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Long Branch, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.53 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.25 mi
43.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.25 mi
Kilometers
43.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.53 mi
Kilometers
55.57 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Long Branch
Sat, May 2, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Branch
2026-05-02T21:05
Arrive New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Branch
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Long Branch
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To New Brunswick
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Branch and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    153 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2019 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Joline Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Joline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick

    2962 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    2514 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

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

    878 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Branch and New Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
27.5 mi · 80%
Joline Avenue
4.1 mi · 12%
NJ 18
0.56 mi · 2%
Suydam Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Route 18 Service Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 24m from Long Branch
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Branch 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 Long Branch to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Long Branch and 17.3 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Long Branch and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Freehold, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Freehold.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Branch and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 27.25 mi (43.85 km).

Long Branch

#1 Long Branch

City in New Jersey, United States

Population30,210
Coordinates40.3042800, -73.9923600
Altitude6
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: Broadway (-73.992341, 40.304045)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Branch and New Brunswick. The current time is 21:05:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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