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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Hazlet, NJ is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
21.31 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.55 mi
23.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.29 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazlet
Sat, May 2, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-05-02T22:39
Arrive Hazlet
Sat, May 2, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From New Brunswick
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Hazlet
10.7 mi
00h 16m

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 SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3148 ft · 1 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy

    2086 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3067 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Holmdel Road

    2655 ft · 1 min · Holmdel Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holmdel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
9.06 mi · 43%
US 1 North
4.83 mi · 23%
I 287 South
2.87 mi · 13%
NJ 35
1.37 mi · 6%
State Route 18
0.6 mi · 3%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

6.59 mi · 00h 08m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 16m from New Brunswick
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from New Brunswick and 10.7 miles from Hazlet.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:24 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 Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Hazlet.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Hazlet. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.42 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Hazlet

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population19,641
Coordinates40.4156600, -74.1909800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Hazlet (-74.19098, 40.41566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.13
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New Jersey · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Hazlet. The current time is 22:39:51.

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.