East Brunswick-Piscataway: Travel Distance

East Brunswick and Piscataway are two towns in New Jersey, USA, that are 9.06 miles apart in a northwest direction and 13 miles (20.92 kilometers) by car, following the NJ 18 route. Driving non-stop, the distance can be covered in approximately 20 minutes. The halfway point between the two towns is Highland Park, New Jersey, which is 6.35 miles away from both towns and can be reached in about 10 minutes from either location.

Driving distance

Driving from Piscataway, NJ to East Brunswick, NJ is a relatively short trip. The distance between the two towns is 9.06 miles in a southeast direction from Piscataway and 12 miles (19.31 kilometers) by car, following the NJ 18 route. The trip will take around 19 minutes if you drive non-stop, making it the fastest route between the two towns. The halfway point is Highland Park, NJ, which is 6.22 miles away from both Piscataway and East Brunswick. It would take approximately 9 minutes to reach Highland Park from either location.

If you are travelling from North Jersey, you can take the Garden State Parkway South to the New Jersey Turnpike and proceed southwest. Continue on the Garden State Parkway to exit 130, then take U.S.-1 N/US-1 S to Newark/Trenton and go south. Continue on U.S.-1 and go southwest, then turn onto the on-ramp for Route 18 to New Brunswick/East Brunswick/Old Bridge/South River and continue southwest. Bear left on Route 18, make a right turn on Tices Lane and go west, then turn left onto Harts Lane and go south. Turn into Frank Greek Industrial Park and proceed to the back of the complex, and you will find yourself at Number 23 Harts Lane.

If you are travelling from South Jersey, you can take the Garden State Parkway to exit for Route 18 North. Take Route 18 North to East Brunswick, then take the jug handle for Tices Lane and go across Route 18. Continue on Tices Lane past the first traffic light and stay in the left lane. Turn left into Highview Industrial Park and proceed to the back of the complex, and you will also arrive at Number 23 Harts Lane.

If you are travelling from the New Jersey Turnpike, take exit 9 and take Route 18 South. At the third traffic light, make a right turn onto Tices Lane, continue past the first traffic light, and stay in the left lane. Turn left into Highview Industrial Park and proceed to the back of the complex to reach Number 23 Harts Lane.

If you are travelling from Newark Airport, take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 9, East Brunswick. After the tollbooth, take Route 18 South and proceed south on Route 18 to Tices Lane. Make a right turn onto Tices Lane, then, after the first traffic light, take the next left into the Highview Industrial Park Development. Turn left into the Highview Industrial Park and proceed to the back of the complex to reach Number 23 Harts Lane.

Travel time

The distance between East Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey is around 9 miles in a northwest or southeast direction. The fastest route between the two locations is 12 miles (19.31 km) by car, taking around 19-20 minutes. This route takes you along the NJ 18 highway.

If you are travelling by car, you will first need to get onto the NJ 18 route. To do this, you can take the Garden State Parkway to exit 130 U.S.-1 N/US-1 S to Newark/Trenton, and then continue on to the NJ 18 route. Alternatively, you can take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 9, and then take the NJ 18 south.

The halfway point between the two locations is Highland Park, New Jersey, which is around 6-7 miles away from both East Brunswick and Piscataway. It would take around 12-15 minutes to drive to Highland Park from either location.

If you are not travelling by car, you can take a bus or a taxi. The bus takes around 22 minutes and costs between $1-4. A taxi will be quicker, taking around 11 minutes, but will be more expensive, costing between $27-32.

Public transport

The distance between Piscataway and East Brunswick is about 5 miles as the crow flies, and about 7.2 miles by road. The two towns are about 19 minutes apart by car, and the fastest route is NJ 18.

The best way to get from Piscataway to East Brunswick without a car is by bus. The NJ Transit bus service operates between the two towns, departing from George St at Remsen Ave in Piscataway and arriving at Ryders Ln at Red Coat Dr# in East Brunswick. The journey takes approximately 22 minutes and buses depart every three hours from Monday to Friday. The Suburban Transit service also operates on this route twice daily.

There are also train services that operate between the two towns, but they require a transfer. The closest train station to Piscataway is Dunellen, which is about a 34-minute walk from the town centre. From there, you can take the Raritan Valley Line train to East Brunswick.

Walking and Taxi Services

It is also possible to walk between the two towns, although it is quite a long distance. Taxi services are also available and the journey takes around 11 minutes.

Taxi

If you're planning to travel between East Brunswick and Piscataway in New Jersey, the distance is around 9.06 miles in a northwest direction, and 13 miles (20.92 km) by car, following the NJ 18 route. The trip should take around 20 minutes if you drive non-stop.

If you're taking a taxi, it's worth noting that the halfway point between the two locations is Highland Park, which is about 6.35 miles from both towns and will take around 10 minutes to reach from either location.

The estimated cost of fuel for this trip is $1.58, based on an average gas price of $3.09 per gallon of regular gas as of January 2024. Of course, prices may have changed since then, so it's always a good idea to check for the most up-to-date information.

For a more accurate estimate of the taxi fare, you may need to consider factors such as traffic conditions, the time of day, and any additional charges or surcharges that may apply.

If you're interested in a different route or mode of transportation, there are also options for calculating the straight-line distance or flying time between East Brunswick and Piscataway.

Hotels

East Brunswick and Piscataway are just 9.06 miles apart, with a driving distance of 12 to 13 miles. If you're looking for places to stay in the area, there are several hotels in both towns. Here are some options:

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset—Features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and suites with sofa beds and two flat-screen TVs.
• Holiday Inn - Piscataway - Somerset, an IHG Hotel—Offers an on-site restaurant with a pub-style menu and free high-speed wireless internet access.
• Motel 6-Piscataway, NJ—Provides comfortable accommodations and modern amenities such as wireless internet and guest laundry facilities.
• Garden Executive Hotel—Conveniently located off I-287, this hotel features a 24-hour gym and spacious guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.
• Hyatt Regency New Brunswick—Features an indoor pool and free WiFi access, with Rutgers University less than 1640 feet away.
• Comfort Suites East Brunswick - South River—Located just one mile from the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum.
• Holiday Inn Express Tower Center New Brunswick, an IHG Hotel—Located off Interstate 95, 2.6 miles from Rutgers University, with an indoor pool, guest rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, and free WiFi.
• Motel 6-East Brunswick, NJ—Offers convenient services and amenities, located a short drive from various attractions.
• Studio 6-East Brunswick, NJ - NYC Area—A pet-friendly motel located 4.7 miles from Rutgers University, featuring laundry facilities on-site.
• Best Western Rutgers University Hotel—Located 3 miles from New Brunswick Amtrak, offering accommodations with free Wi-Fi and cable TV with HBO, along with an on-site restaurant and gym.
• Residence Inn New Brunswick Tower Center Blvd.—Located 18 miles from Princeton University, this hotel has accommodations with a fitness centre, private parking, and a terrace.
• The Chateau Grande Hotel—Located 16 miles from Princeton University, this hotel offers accommodations with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace, and a restaurant.

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