How far is Wanaque, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Wanaque, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wanaque and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wanaque and New Brunswick.
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Start on Ringwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
34.3 mi · 41 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 Wanaque 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 right
34.3 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wanaque and Sunny near New Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wanaque to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Wanaque and 26.6 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wanaque and Sunny near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville
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 Bernardsville.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wanaque and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.79 km).
#1 Wanaque
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,717 |
| Coordinates | 41.0381500, -74.2940400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
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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