How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Weehawken, NJ?

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Weehawken, NJ is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.02 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.92 mi
48.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.92 mi
Kilometers
48.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weehawken
Sun, May 3, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Sun, May 3, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-05-03T01:45
Arrive Weehawken
Sun, May 3, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Linden
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From New Brunswick
17.5 mi
00h 24m
To Weehawken
17.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Weehawken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Weehawken.

  1. 1

    Start on Delavan Street

    21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Street

    848 ft · 19 sec · New Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Street

    901 ft · 47 sec · New Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    835 ft · 16 sec · Burnet Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South

    724 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    889 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 18

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

    568 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    948 ft · 25 sec · South Marginal Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boulevard East

    773 ft · 15 sec · Boulevard East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boulevard East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Weehawken.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 63%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 18%
NJ 495 East
2.46 mi · 7%
State Route 18
1.19 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.65 mi · 2%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 24m from New Brunswick
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Partly Cloudy near Weehawken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Weehawken?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from New Brunswick and 17.5 miles from Weehawken.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brunswick and Partly Cloudy near Weehawken.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Linden and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Weehawken. Straight-line distance: 29.92 mi (48.15 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Weehawken

#2 Weehawken

Township of New Jersey

Population14,442
Coordinates40.7695500, -74.0204200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Weehawken (-74.02042, 40.76955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Weehawken. The current time is 01:45:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.