How far is North Arlington, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Arlington and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Arlington and New Brunswick.
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Start on Beaver Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · Beaver Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Belleville Turnpike
2744 ft · 51 sec · Belleville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto Bergen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Bergen Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
89 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
1698 ft · 41 sec · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
2450 ft · 1 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1695 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.4 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
878 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road
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Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard
2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Suydam Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Delavan Street
21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Arlington and New Brunswick.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Arlington to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 16.6 miles from North Arlington and 17.8 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.04 km).
#1 North Arlington
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,609 |
| Coordinates | 40.7884300, -74.1332000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Brunswick
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 56,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.4862200, -74.4518200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
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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