How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Plainsboro, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Plainsboro, NJ is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Plainsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Plainsboro.
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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
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Monmouth Junction, Kingston
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1606 ft · 53 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Schalks Crossing Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schalks Crossing Road
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Turn right onto Plainsboro Road
1669 ft · 1 min · Plainsboro Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Plainsboro.
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
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6.18 mi · 00h 09m
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 Plainsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Plainsboro?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from New Brunswick and 7.1 miles from Plainsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:42 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 you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Plainsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
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 Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Plainsboro. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.14 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 Plainsboro
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 22,709 |
| Coordinates | 40.3334400, -74.6004300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainsboro (-74.60043, 40.33344)
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 |
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| 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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