How far is Alpha, NJ from Brick, NJ?
The driving distance from Alpha, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpha and Brick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpha and Brick.
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Start on the route
10 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2374 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right
111 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East
709 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
948 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park
841 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
599 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
2.5 mi · 3 min · John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
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Continue on State Route 18
22 mi · 29 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
50 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Brick Boulevard
1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpha and Brick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alpha and Mostly Sunny near Brick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha to Brick?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Alpha and 47.8 miles from Brick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpha and Mostly Sunny near Brick.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpha and Brick. Straight-line distance: 68.18 mi (109.73 km).
#1 Alpha
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670400, -75.1574000 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.14 | $38.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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