How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Atlantic City, NJ?

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
101.63 mi
02h 08m
Flight
77.54 mi
124.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.54 mi
Kilometers
124.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.63 mi
Kilometers
163.56 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Tue, Apr 14, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-04-14T19:33
Arrive Atlantic City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
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
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From New Brunswick
50.8 mi
01h 04m
To Atlantic City
50.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Atlantic City.

  1. 1

    Start on Delavan Street

    21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Street

    848 ft · 19 sec · New Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Street

    901 ft · 47 sec · New Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    835 ft · 16 sec · Burnet Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South

    724 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    889 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 18

    22 mi · 29 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Italian Heritage Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
60 mi · 59%
State Route 18
22 mi · 22%
Atlantic City Expressway
7.35 mi · 7%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 5%
Atlantic Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

60 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
01h 04m from New Brunswick
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Atlantic City?

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from New Brunswick and 50.8 miles from Atlantic City.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Atlantic City. Straight-line distance: 77.54 mi (124.79 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Atlantic City

#2 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Atlantic City (-74.42306, 39.36415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.51 $33.02
Premium $4.95 $17.78 $35.57
Diesel $5.98 $21.47 $42.94

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Atlantic City. The current time is 19:33:46.

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.