How far is New Brunswick, NJ from South Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to South Plainfield, NJ is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and South Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and South 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
2.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Metlars Lane, Rutgers Athletic Center, Livingston Campus
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Metlars Lane
3015 ft · 1 min · Metlars Lane
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Continue on Metlars Lane
1 mi · 2 min · Metlars Lane
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Continue on Metlars Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stelton Road
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
1176 ft · 26 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
102 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
122 m · 23 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Plainfield Avenue
59 m · 8 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and South 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
2.18 mi · 00h 03m
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 South Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to South Plainfield?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from New Brunswick and 4.9 miles from South Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near South Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Society Hill
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 Society Hill.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and South Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 6.77 mi (10.89 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 South Plainfield
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,965 |
| Coordinates | 40.5792700, -74.4115400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Plainfield (-74.41154, 40.57927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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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