How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Oakland, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Oakland.
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Start on Delavan Street
21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto New Street
848 ft · 19 sec · New Street
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Continue on New Street
901 ft · 47 sec · New Street
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Turn straight onto Burnet Street
835 ft · 16 sec · Burnet Street
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South
724 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
1785 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro
53 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn right onto Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Avenue
2332 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on Harding Highway
1076 ft · 23 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn left onto Bailey Street
2530 ft · 1 min · Bailey Street
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Turn right onto Alloway Road
1781 ft · 49 sec · Alloway Road
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Continue on Alloway-Woodstown Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Alloway-Woodstown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alloway-Woodstown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Brunswick and Rain Showers near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Oakland?
The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from New Brunswick and 43.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Brunswick and Rain Showers near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Westampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westampton.
Cornwells Heights
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 77.29 mi (124.39 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 Oakland
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 12,841 |
| Coordinates | 39.5987200, -75.3413000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-75.3413, 39.59872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.26 | $28.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
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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