How far is Brick, NJ from Califon, NJ?
The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Califon, NJ is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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 38m.
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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Califon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Califon.
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Start on Brick Boulevard
72 m · 6 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Turn slight right
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Chambersbridge Road
1087 ft · 32 sec · Chambersbridge Road
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1017 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
79 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
88 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Oldwick Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oldwick Road
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Continue on Main Street
2413 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Fairmount Road West
2.8 mi · 5 min · Fairmount Road West
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Continue on Academy Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Academy Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
157 m · 30 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
12 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Califon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 18 North
Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Califon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brick to Califon?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
South River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Brick and 36.8 miles from Califon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brick and Mostly Sunny near Califon.
Stop Ideas Near South River
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 South River.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Califon. Straight-line distance: 58.59 mi (94.29 km).
#1 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Califon
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.7195400, -74.8357200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Califon (-74.83572, 40.71954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
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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