How far is Montville, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Montville, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
44.2 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.83 mi
48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.2 mi
Kilometers
71.13 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Montville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-04-18T21:29
Arrive New Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montville
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
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Montville
21.4 mi
00h 24m
To New Brunswick
22.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montville and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    850 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park

    841 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    599 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto River Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick

    827 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard

    679 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District

    701 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on New Street

    1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
35.1 mi · 80%
River Road
3.35 mi · 8%
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
1.61 mi · 4%
Myrtle Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Main Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 24m from Montville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montville and 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 Montville to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Montville and 22.8 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montville and Partly Sunny near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Far Hills, 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 Far Hills.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,970
Coordinates40.9148200, -74.3837600
Altitude95
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: Main Road (-74.383764, 40.915041)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montville and New Brunswick. The current time is 21:29:12.

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.