How far is Newark, NJ from Brownville, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Brownville, NJ is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
27.79 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.03 mi
38.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.03 mi
Kilometers
38.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.79 mi
Kilometers
44.72 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-17T06:45
Arrive Brownville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Newark
13.9 mi
00h 21m
To Brownville
13.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Brownville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Brownville.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 9

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 East: Matawan

    846 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road

    3114 ft · 1 min · Old Bridge-Matawan Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Cottrell Road

    135 m · 17 sec · Cottrell Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Thames Drive

    730 ft · 34 sec · Thames Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cloister Court

    124 m · 18 sec · Cloister Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cloister Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Brownville.

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
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
9.38 mi · 34%
US Highway 9
4.81 mi · 17%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway
4.18 mi · 15%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

9.38 mi · 00h 11m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 21m from Newark
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Brownville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Brownville?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Newark and 13.9 miles from Brownville.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Brownville.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Reading, 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 Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Brownville. Straight-line distance: 24.03 mi (38.67 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brownville

City in New York, United States of America

Population2,383
Coordinates40.4006600, -74.2951500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Brownville (-74.29515, 40.40066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.01
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.00 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.51 $9.01
Premium $4.95 $4.85 $9.71
Diesel $5.98 $5.86 $11.72

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Brownville. The current time is 06:45:07.

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.