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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Lacey, NJ is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.07 mi
01h 22m
Flight
43.2 mi
69.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.45 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lacey
Tue, Apr 14, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Tue, Apr 14, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-04-14T19:36
Arrive Lacey
Tue, Apr 14, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From New Brunswick
29 mi
00h 41m
To Lacey
29 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22 mi · 29 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    16.4 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood

    111 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting

    140 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Double Trouble Road

    82 m · 16 sec · Double Trouble Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Dover Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lacey Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3144 ft · 4 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
22 mi · 38%
Garden State Parkway
16.4 mi · 28%
Dover Road
6.75 mi · 12%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 9%
Lacey Road
1.29 mi · 2%
GSP Toll South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Continue on State Route 18

22 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 41m from New Brunswick
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Lacey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from New Brunswick and 29 miles from Lacey.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Lacey.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Lacey. Straight-line distance: 43.2 mi (69.52 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Lacey

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population29,760
Coordinates39.8726200, -74.2951400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Lacey (-74.29514, 39.87262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Lacey. The current time is 19:36:33.

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.