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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Ewing, NJ is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
25.54 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.65 mi
38.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.65 mi
Kilometers
38.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.1 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ewing
Sat, May 2, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-05-02T22:31
Arrive Ewing
Sat, May 2, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
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
Plainsboro
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From New Brunswick
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Ewing
12.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delavan Street

    21 m · 4 sec · Delavan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Livingston Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Livingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Livingston Avenue

    903 ft · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1036 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal City Road South

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Federal City Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Federal City Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ewingville Road

    2027 ft · 57 sec · Ewingville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pennington Road

    2228 ft · 50 sec · Pennington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Carlton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scotch Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Scotch Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Livingston Avenue
18.7 mi · 73%
I 295 North
3.63 mi · 14%
Federal City Road
1.14 mi · 4%
Carlton Avenue
0.93 mi · 4%
Pennington Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Ewingville Road
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Livingston Avenue

Continue straight

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainsboro
00h 19m from New Brunswick
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Ewing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Plainsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from New Brunswick and 12.8 miles from Ewing.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Ewing.

Stop Ideas Near Plainsboro

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

3 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

18 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Ewing. Straight-line distance: 23.65 mi (38.06 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ewing

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population36,442
Coordinates40.2698300, -74.7998800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Ewing (-74.79988, 40.26983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 Ewing. The current time is 22:31:10.

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.