How far is Scotch Plains, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Scotch Plains, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scotch Plains and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotch Plains and New Brunswick.
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Start on Westfield Avenue
2841 ft · 1 min · Westfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
668 ft · 25 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
5.1 mi · 11 min · Front Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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Continue on Hoes Lane
5 mi · 6 min · Hoes Lane
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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 Scotch Plains 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.
Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
5.07 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Dunellen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Scotch Plains and 9.4 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scotch Plains and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Dunellen
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 Dunellen.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scotch Plains and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 12.13 mi (19.52 km).
#1 Scotch Plains
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,138 |
| Coordinates | 40.6553800, -74.3898700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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