How far is New Brunswick, NJ from East Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to East Brunswick, NJ is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and East Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and East Brunswick.
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Start on Delavan Street
21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street
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2
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
1589 ft · 38 sec · Livingston Avenue
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3
Turn right onto Suydam Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street
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4
Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
787 ft · 28 sec · Paul Robeson Boulevard
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Turn right onto George Street
2469 ft · 1 min · George Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ryders Lane
9 m · 3 sec · Ryders Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Ryders Lane
4.3 mi · 9 min · Ryders Lane
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Turn left onto Dunhams Corner Road
1704 ft · 53 sec · Dunhams Corner Road
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Turn left onto Jensen Street
739 ft · 35 sec · Jensen Street
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Turn right onto Dexter Road
97 m · 14 sec · Dexter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and East Brunswick.
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.
Ryders Lane
Exit the roundabout onto Ryders Lane
4.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog near East Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to East Brunswick?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from New Brunswick and 3.1 miles from East Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog near East Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Milltown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milltown.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and East Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 4.45 mi (7.16 km).
#1 New Brunswick
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 56,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.4862200, -74.4518200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Brunswick
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 48,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.4278800, -74.4159800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brunswick (-74.41598, 40.42788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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