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Cities Near New Brunswick

Cities near New Brunswick, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Staten Island. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to New Brunswick, New Jersey is Perth Amboy, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 33 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Perth Amboy10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Trenton24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Coney Island25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood30 mi / 48 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Clifton30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from New Brunswick

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Staten Island, Elizabeth, Trenton. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near New Brunswick include Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Staten Island, Elizabeth, Trenton. The closest is Perth Amboy, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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