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

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.07 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.51 mi
34.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.51 mi
Kilometers
34.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.07 mi
Kilometers
53.22 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive New Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Morristown
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To New Brunswick
16.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Place

    28 m · 2 sec · West Park Place

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    574 ft · 14 sec · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 287 South

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

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

    948 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park

    841 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    599 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road

  11. 11

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

    827 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge

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

  13. 13

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

    679 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District

    701 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on New Street

    1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
25.9 mi · 78%
River Road
3.35 mi · 10%
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
1.61 mi · 5%
South Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
New Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 20m from Morristown
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Morristown and 16.5 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morristown and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.62 km).

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#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
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: West Park Place (-74.481607, 40.796703)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and New Brunswick. The current time is 01:59:39.

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.