How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Ramsey, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Ramsey, NJ is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Ramsey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Ramsey.
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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
3148 ft · 1 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1183 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
50 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
2305 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street
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Turn left
711 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Goffle Road
1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road
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Continue on Goffle Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Take the ramp slight right
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland
134 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Avenue, Wyckoff
527 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Avenue
1923 ft · 44 sec · Russell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyckoff Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1497 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Ramsey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Sunny near Ramsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Ramsey?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from New Brunswick and 25.2 miles from Ramsey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Brunswick and Sunny near Ramsey.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 42.68 mi (68.69 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 Ramsey
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,811 |
| Coordinates | 41.0573200, -74.1409800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramsey (-74.14098, 41.05732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
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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