How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Harrison, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Harrison, NJ is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Harrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Harrison.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
20.7 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
578 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 1-9 Tolls
2333 ft · 43 sec · US 1-9 Tolls
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Merge slight left
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark
1046 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Delancey Street
114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street
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Turn right onto Stockton Street
1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
783 ft · 22 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
1966 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Harrison.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
20.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Sunny near Harrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Harrison?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from New Brunswick and 14.5 miles from Harrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Brunswick and Sunny near Harrison.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 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 Harrison
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 20,481 |
| Coordinates | 40.7464900, -74.1562600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrison (-74.15626, 40.74649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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