How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Plainfield, NJ is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Plainfield.
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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
2695 ft · 2 min · New Street
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
968 ft · 18 sec · Route 18 Service Road
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: Piscataway
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Continue on New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
546 ft · 23 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1644 ft · 33 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on West Front Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · West Front Street
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Turn right onto Leland Avenue
1284 ft · 35 sec · Leland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Plainfield.
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.
Memorial Parkway
Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
4.7 mi · 00h 06m
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 near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from New Brunswick and 7.1 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around New Brunswick is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 10.45 mi (16.82 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 Plainfield
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 50,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.6337100, -74.4073700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-74.40737, 40.63371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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