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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Barnegat, NJ is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
64.62 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.07 mi
83.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.07 mi
Kilometers
83.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.62 mi
Kilometers
103.99 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnegat
Fri, Apr 17, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-04-17T09:47
Arrive Barnegat
Fri, Apr 17, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From New Brunswick
32.3 mi
00h 42m
To Barnegat
32.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.4 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat

    1927 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive

    1275 ft · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bay Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.4 mi · 46%
State Route 18
22 mi · 34%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 8%
West Bay Avenue
1.73 mi · 3%
GSP Toll South
0.67 mi · 1%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

29.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 42m from New Brunswick
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Barnegat.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Barnegat?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from New Brunswick and 32.3 miles from Barnegat.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Barnegat.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Barnegat. Straight-line distance: 52.07 mi (83.8 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Barnegat

#2 Barnegat

Township of New Jersey

Population23,988
Coordinates39.7531800, -74.2229200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Barnegat (-74.22292, 39.75318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.49 $20.97
Premium $4.95 $11.30 $22.59
Diesel $5.98 $13.63 $27.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Barnegat. The current time is 09:47:06.

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.