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

The driving distance from Teaneck, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
42.14 mi
00h 53m
Flight
36.46 mi
58.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.46 mi
Kilometers
58.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.14 mi
Kilometers
67.81 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Teaneck
Tue, May 5, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Teaneck
2026-05-05T06:09
Arrive New Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Teaneck
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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Teaneck
20.9 mi
00h 26m
To New Brunswick
21.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emerson Avenue

    4 m · 4 sec · Emerson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway

    98 m · 16 sec · West Laurelton Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belle Avenue

    623 ft · 27 sec · Belle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Billington Road

    158 m · 21 sec · Billington Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Windsor Road

    123 m · 12 sec · Windsor Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woods Road

    542 ft · 21 sec · Woods Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Belle Avenue

    37 m · 4 sec · Belle Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    144 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Teaneck Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Teaneck Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  24. 24

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

    878 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Teaneck 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
32.8 mi · 78%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 4%
Teaneck Road
1.28 mi · 3%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 2%
Belle Avenue
0.97 mi · 2%
NJ 18 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 26m from Teaneck
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Teaneck 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 Teaneck to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Teaneck and 21.2 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Teaneck and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.9 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.9 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 10.3 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 Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Teaneck and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 36.46 mi (58.68 km).

Teaneck

#1 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
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: West Laurelton Parkway (-74.01593, 40.897626)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Teaneck and New Brunswick. The current time is 06:09:32.

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.