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

The driving distance from Pequannock, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.42 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.53 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Thu, May 7, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Pequannock
Thu, May 7, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequannock
2026-05-07T11:13
Arrive New Brunswick
Thu, May 7, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequannock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Pequannock
21.9 mi
00h 29m
To New Brunswick
27.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville Road

    1630 ft · 31 sec · Jacksonville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    973 ft · 17 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Oak Ridge Road

    1549 ft · 33 sec · Black Oak Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  15. 15

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

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

    643 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

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

    755 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  23. 23

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

    878 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 44%
US 1 South
7.22 mi · 15%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 8%
Black Oak Ridge Road
3.89 mi · 8%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 29m from Pequannock
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pequannock 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 Pequannock to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Pequannock and 27.5 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pequannock and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequannock and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 km).

Pequannock

#1 Pequannock

Township of New Jersey

Population14,884
Coordinates40.9523200, -74.2987600
Altitude58
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: Jacksonville Road (-74.29876, 40.95231)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequannock and New Brunswick. The current time is 11:13:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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