How far is Brick, NJ from Clinton, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Clinton, NJ is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.74 mi
01h 37m
Flight
57.42 mi
92.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.42 mi
Kilometers
92.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.74 mi
Kilometers
118.67 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Brick
36.8 mi
00h 48m
To Clinton
36.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on Brick Boulevard

    1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    591 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.5 mi · 55 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    49 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    943 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    627 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Essex Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward Edwards Road, New Road

    842 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Road

    112 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · New Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New Road

    545 ft · 15 sec · New Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oak Road

    555 ft · 17 sec · Oak Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2905 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseneck Road

    106 m · 10 sec · Horseneck Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hollywood Avenue

    1433 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Clinton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
56.4 mi · 76%
Essex Freeway
10.4 mi · 14%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 3%
New Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Plymouth Street
0.55 mi · 1%
I 280 West
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

42.5 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 48m from Brick
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to Clinton?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Brick and 36.8 miles from Clinton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:16 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 Rain Showers Likely around Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 57.42 mi (92.41 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates40.8792700, -74.3148700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Clinton (-74.31487, 40.87927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Clinton. The current time is 02:41:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.