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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Dumont, NJ is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
45.3 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.42 mi
63.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.42 mi
Kilometers
63.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.3 mi
Kilometers
72.91 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dumont
Sun, May 3, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Sun, May 3, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-05-03T00:12
Arrive Dumont
Sun, May 3, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From New Brunswick
22.7 mi
00h 32m
To Dumont
22.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Madison Avenue

    887 ft · 21 sec · West Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Veterans Plaza

    33 m · 5 sec · Veterans Plaza

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Plaza

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 49%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 28%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 6%
South Washington Avenue
1.98 mi · 4%
State Route 18
1.19 mi · 3%
Leonia
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 32m from New Brunswick
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Dumont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from New Brunswick and 22.7 miles from Dumont.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Dumont. Straight-line distance: 39.42 mi (63.44 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Dumont

City in United States of America

Population17,581
Coordinates40.9406500, -73.9968100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Dumont (-73.99681, 40.94065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Dumont. The current time is 00:12:04.

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.