How far is Martinsville, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Martinsville, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and New Brunswick.
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Start on the route
60 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
48 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1335 ft · 42 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 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 Martinsville and New Brunswick.
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.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
3.19 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville 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 Martinsville to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Martinsville and 8.1 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook
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 South Bound Brook.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.67 km).
#1 Martinsville
Martinsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6012100, -74.5590500 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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