New Brunswick to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

52.7 miles 84.8 km · straight line
59.4 miles actual route 95.6 km · driving distance
1h 23min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
226° SW bearing direction

How far is New Brunswick from Philadelphia?

The distance from New Brunswick to Philadelphia is 52.7 miles (84.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located SW of New Brunswick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.4 miles, taking about 1h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — New Brunswick in New Jersey and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 New Brunswick and Philadelphia. 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 New Brunswick to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 23min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 40min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between New Brunswick & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

New Brunswick
40.49°N, 74.45°W
America/New_York
26m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 472.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM