How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Lawrence, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, 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 Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Lawrence.
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Start on Delavan Street
21 m · 4 sec · Delavan Street
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Turn right onto Livingston Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Livingston Avenue
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Continue on Livingston Avenue
903 ft · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1036 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
802 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1434 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1083 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road
1027 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto Quaker Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Quaker Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Lawrence Station Road
1 km · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road
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Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard
44 m · 10 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
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Continue on Fountayne Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Lawrence.
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.
Livingston Avenue
Continue straight
12.1 mi · 00h 17m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Heathcote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from New Brunswick and 10 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Heathcote
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 Heathcote.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 18.94 mi (30.48 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 Lawrence
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 32,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.2740000, -74.6796000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-74.6796, 40.274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
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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