Rutgers: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Rutgers in New Brunswick, New Jersey? The nearest airport is EWR (Newark Liberty, 35 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty
Drive to campus
35 min
without traffic
Backup airport
—
none nearby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 32 mi | 40 min | Drive |
| Chicago, IL | 816 mi | 16 h 39 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 848 mi | 17 h 18 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 1586 mi | 32 h 22 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2860 mi | 58 h 22 m | Fly |
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