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

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Westfield, NJ is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.33 mi
00h 35m
Flight
13.14 mi
21.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.33 mi
Kilometers
31.11 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Mon, Jun 1, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Mon, Jun 1, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-06-01T20:18
Arrive Westfield
Mon, Jun 1, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From New Brunswick
9.6 mi
00h 18m
To Westfield
9.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
Westfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Tonight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3148 ft · 1 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

    781 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

    596 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    1726 ft · 1 min · East Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1408 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
7.58 mi · 39%
Garden State Parkway
5.27 mi · 27%
Central Avenue
2.91 mi · 15%
State Route 18
0.6 mi · 3%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Continue straight

5.94 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 18m from New Brunswick
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from New Brunswick and 9.7 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menlo Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menlo Park.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.14 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Westfield

Town in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,238
Coordinates40.6589900, -74.3473700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Westfield (-74.34737, 40.65899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Westfield. The current time is 20:18:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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