How far is Mahwah, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Mahwah, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 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.
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahwah and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah and New Brunswick.
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Start on West Airmount Road
51 m · 10 sec · West Airmount Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
796 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2679 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
751 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2509 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
2055 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
878 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road
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Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Suydam Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
1589 ft · 37 sec · 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 Mahwah 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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mahwah and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahwah to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 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?
Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Mahwah and 38.8 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mahwah and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Harrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrison.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahwah and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 44.64 mi (71.84 km).
#1 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
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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