How far is Parsippany, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Parsippany, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsippany and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsippany and New Brunswick.
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Start on the route
62 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parsippany Road
2127 ft · 54 sec · Parsippany Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
123 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
948 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park
841 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
599 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
1.5 mi · 2 min · John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
679 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Burnet Street
111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street
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Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District
701 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on New Street
1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
2998 ft · 1 min · 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 Parsippany and New Brunswick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parsippany and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsippany to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Parsippany and 19 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parsippany and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsippany and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 25.71 mi (41.38 km).
#1 Parsippany
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 51,144 |
| Coordinates | 40.8578800, -74.4259900 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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