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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Mahwah, NJ is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
57.59 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.64 mi
71.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.64 mi
Kilometers
71.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.59 mi
Kilometers
92.69 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahwah
Tue, May 26, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Tue, May 26, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-05-26T04:37
Arrive Mahwah
Tue, May 26, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From New Brunswick
28.8 mi
00h 39m
To Mahwah
28.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack

    2776 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, Paramus

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    844 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    144 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    718 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    131 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Airmount Road

    51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 38%
NJ 4
14.3 mi · 25%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 19%
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.53 mi · 4%
I 80 West
1.88 mi · 3%
Franklin Turnpike
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 39m from New Brunswick
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from New Brunswick and 28.8 miles from Mahwah.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 44.64 mi (71.84 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Mahwah

Township of New Jersey

Population26,078
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.1437600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
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
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Mahwah. The current time is 04:37:20.

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.