How far is New Brunswick, NJ from West Windsor, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to West Windsor, NJ is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and West Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and West Windsor.
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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
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
104 m · 8 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
25 m · 2 sec · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Turn right onto Clarksville Road
1081 ft · 34 sec · Clarksville Road
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Turn left onto Penn Lyle Road
1609 ft · 49 sec · Penn Lyle Road
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Turn left onto Canoe Brook Drive
124 m · 20 sec · Canoe Brook Drive
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Turn right onto Princeton Place
115 m · 22 sec · Princeton Place
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Turn left onto Ziff Lane
145 m · 21 sec · Ziff Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ziff Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and West Windsor.
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
Continue straight
9.51 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Brunswick and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near West Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to West Windsor?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Heathcote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from New Brunswick and 8.8 miles from West Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Brunswick and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near West Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Heathcote
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 Heathcote.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and West Windsor. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.9 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 West Windsor
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3020500, -74.6190500 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Windsor (-74.61905, 40.30205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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