Long Island to New Brunswick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

72.1 miles 116.1 km · straight line
89.7 miles actual route 144.3 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from New Brunswick?

The distance from Long Island to New Brunswick is 72.1 miles (116.1 km) as the crow flies. New Brunswick is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.7 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and New Brunswick in New Jersey.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and New Brunswick. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Island to New Brunswick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & New Brunswick

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
New Brunswick
40.49°N, 74.45°W
America/New_York
26m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 345.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM