How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Upper Montclair, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Upper Montclair, NJ is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 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.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Upper Montclair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Upper Montclair.
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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
21.5 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
1018 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Watchung Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Buckingham Road
1328 ft · 1 min · Buckingham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Street
71 m · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Park
93 m · 16 sec · Sunset Park
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Continue on Sunset Park
144 m · 25 sec · Sunset Park
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Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Upper Montclair.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
21.5 mi · 00h 30m
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 leaving New Brunswick and Rain near Upper Montclair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Upper Montclair?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from New Brunswick and 17.3 miles from Upper Montclair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around New Brunswick and Rain near Upper Montclair.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Upper Montclair. Straight-line distance: 28.13 mi (45.27 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 Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8462100, -74.2012600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Montclair (-74.20126, 40.84621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
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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