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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Morristown, NJ is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
18 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.23 mi
18.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, May 14, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Thu, May 14, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-05-14T04:08
Arrive Morristown
Thu, May 14, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
9 mi
00h 14m
To Morristown
9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurence Harbor, Matawan

    1240 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    103 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Matawan Road

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Matawan Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Morristown Road

    1216 ft · 30 sec · Morristown Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue

    1300 ft · 60 sec · Balmoral Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hallandale Drive

    96 m · 14 sec · Hallandale Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hallandale Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
161.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
6.56 mi · 36%
US 1 North
4.83 mi · 27%
I 287 South
2.87 mi · 16%
State Route 18
0.6 mi · 3%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 3%
GSP South
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

4.1 mi · 00h 05m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 14m from New Brunswick
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 9 miles from New Brunswick and 9 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morristown.

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 Morristown. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.08 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population19,229
Coordinates40.4251100, -74.2537600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Morristown (-74.25376, 40.42511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Morristown. The current time is 04:08:14.

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.