How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Freehold, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Freehold, NJ is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Freehold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Freehold.
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Start on Delavan Street
21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto New Street
848 ft · 19 sec · New Street
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Continue on New Street
901 ft · 47 sec · New Street
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Turn straight onto Burnet Street
835 ft · 16 sec · Burnet Street
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South
724 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 79 South: Freehold
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Marlboro Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Broadway Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway Road
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
790 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Freehold.
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.
State Route 18
Continue on State Route 18
15.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Sunny near Freehold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Freehold?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
South Old Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from New Brunswick and 10.6 miles from Freehold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brunswick and Sunny near Freehold.
Stop Ideas Near South Old Bridge
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 South Old Bridge.
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 Freehold. Straight-line distance: 18.22 mi (29.32 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 Freehold
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 11,658 |
| Coordinates | 40.2601100, -74.2737600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freehold (-74.27376, 40.26011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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