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

The driving distance from Nutley, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
31.97 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.97 mi
Kilometers
51.45 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Nutley
Sat, May 2, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nutley
2026-05-02T08:47
Arrive New Brunswick
Sat, May 2, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nutley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Nutley
15.9 mi
00h 23m
To New Brunswick
16.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Avenue

    646 ft · 30 sec · Hillside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountainview Avenue

    1711 ft · 1 min · Mountainview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hoover Avenue

    1734 ft · 56 sec · Hoover Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Summit Avenue

    573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway

    755 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park

    878 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
18.6 mi · 58%
US 1 South
7.22 mi · 23%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Suydam Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Route 18 Service Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

18.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 23m from Nutley
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nutley and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Nutley and 16.1 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nutley and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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 Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nutley and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.76 km).

Nutley

#1 Nutley

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,457
Coordinates40.8223200, -74.1598700
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillside Avenue (-74.159265, 40.822116)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nutley and New Brunswick. The current time is 08:47:04.

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.