Closter To New Brunswick: How Far?

The distance between Closter, New Jersey and New Brunswick, New Jersey is around 42 to 44 miles. The road distance is around 48 to 53 miles, and the distance by bus is around 56 miles. The two locations are around 58 minutes apart by car.

Travel by bus

The bus journey time between Closter and New Brunswick is around 2 hours and 7 minutes and covers a distance of around 56 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 25 minutes.

Line 177 bus, bus

Firstly, take the line 177 bus from Schraalenburgh Rd At High St to Port Authority Bus Terminal. Then, take the bus from New York Port Authority to New Brunswick - Albany/Spring WB 100-From PABT. This journey will take around 2 hours and 7 minutes, and costs $6.

Line 20 bus, bus

Take the line 20 bus from Closter to Port Authority Bus Terminal. Then, take the bus from New York Port Authority to New Brunswick - Albany/Spring WB 100-From PABT. This journey will take around 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Travelling from New Brunswick to Closter

Take the bus from New Brunswick Downtown to New York Port Authority 100-To PABT. Then, take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Closter 20T. This journey will take around 2 hours and 13 minutes, and costs between $10 and $25.

Travel by train

To travel by train from Closter to New Brunswick, you can take the train from Emerson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level, and then take another train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswick. The total journey time for this route is 1 hour and 52 minutes, and the price ranges from $73 to $78.

Alternatively, you can take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station, and then take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Schraalenburgh Road at Cedar Lane. This route takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Closter is served by the Northern Branch rail line, which was established in 1859, and the West Shore Railroad. The arrival of the railway put Closter within commuting distance of Manhattan, via the ferry across the Hudson River at Weehawken depot.

Closter's central location earned it the nickname "Hub of the Northern Valley".

Travel by car

The distance between Closter and New Brunswick is 42.32 miles in a southwest direction and around 53 miles by car, following the GSP S route. The two locations are around 58 minutes apart if driving non-stop.

Step-by-Step Guide to Driving from Closter to New Brunswick

Step 1: Closter to GSP S

• From Closter, head southwest on Piermont Road toward Oak Street
• Turn left onto County Rd S501 N/High Street
• Turn right onto County Rd S502 W/Palisade Avenue
• Turn left to merge onto GSP S toward Newark

Step 2: GSP S to New Brunswick

• Follow the GSP S for around 35 miles
• Take exit 124 toward New Brunswick
• Keep left at the fork, following signs for Somerset and merging onto Easton Avenue
• Turn right onto Somerset Street
• Turn left onto New Street
• Turn right onto George Street

Additional Information

• The estimated cost of gas for this journey is around $7.39, based on an average fuel efficiency of MPG.
• An average car will release 41.73 pounds of CO2 during this trip.
• The halfway point between Closter and New Brunswick is EWR, NJ.
• The closest town to the halfway point is Newark, NJ.

Travel by taxi

Travelling by taxi from Closter to New Brunswick is the fastest way to get between the two places. The road distance is around 48 miles and the journey will take approximately 53 minutes.

There are several taxi companies that operate in the area, including:

• Lime Car Service & Taxi
• Shreeji Taxi Services
• Yellow Cab New Brunswick
• Brunswick Yellow Taxi Cab Association
• Victory Taxi Assn
• Melvin S Taxi Cab
• Quicks New Brunswick Taxi Service
• Las America Taxi
• USA Taxi and Car Service
• Partnership Taxi Inc
• Franklin Taxi & Limo
• Yellow Cab of New Brunswick
• Edison Cab and Transportation
• All Brunswick Taxi Inc.
• New Brunswick Limousine Service
• Melvis North Brunswick Taxicabs
• Latinos Township Taxi Inc
• Township Taxi Corp
• A-A Checker Cab Co
• North Brunswick Taxi
• Highland Park Taxi
• New Brunswick Taxi

Taxi prices in the area vary, but a trip from Closter to New Brunswick will likely cost somewhere between $210 and $260.

Time and distance

The distance between Closter and New Brunswick in New Jersey varies depending on the route taken. The road distance is around 48 miles or 78.2 km, while the straight-line distance is around 42-43 miles. The distance can also depend on the mode of transportation used to travel between the two locations.

Travelling by Car

The distance between Closter and New Brunswick by car is around 53 miles or 85.30 km, following the GSP S or GSP N route. The drive takes approximately 53-54 minutes if you drive non-stop. The halfway point of this route is EWR, NJ, or Newark, which is around 24-27 miles from both Closter and New Brunswick.

Travelling by Public Transport

If you're travelling by bus and train, the total distance covered is higher, as you have to take multiple modes of transport and transfer between them. The total distance covered by bus and line 177 bus is around 91 km, and the journey takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Other Modes of Transport

Alternatively, you can travel between Closter and New Brunswick by taxi or train. Taking a taxi is the fastest way to travel between the two locations, taking around 53-54 minutes. However, it is also the most expensive option, costing around $200-$260. Taking the train takes around 1 hour and 52 minutes and costs $73-$78.

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