How far is Brick, NJ from Clinton, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Clinton, NJ is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.51 mi
01h 32m
Flight
56.99 mi
91.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.51 mi
Kilometers
116.69 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Tue, Jul 21, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Brick
Tue, Jul 21, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-07-21T20:18
Arrive Clinton
Tue, Jul 21, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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 River
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Brick
36.2 mi
00h 46m
To Clinton
36.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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

    72 m · 6 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    101 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Chambersbridge Road

    1087 ft · 32 sec · Chambersbridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1017 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

    1963 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1642 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward to Route 31 Southbound

    137 m · 12 sec · to Route 31 Southbound

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Beaver Avenue

    45 m · 5 sec · Beaver Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Old Highway 22

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Highway 22

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Leigh Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Leigh Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leigh Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 31%
Chambersbridge Road
17.6 mi · 24%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi · 16%
I 287 North
10.2 mi · 14%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 6%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South River
00h 46m from Brick
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brick and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 36.2 miles from Brick and 36.3 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near South River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South River, 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 River.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

25 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 56.99 mi (91.72 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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

Clinton is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6367700, -74.9098900
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Clinton (-74.90989, 40.63677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 · Jul 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Clinton. The current time is 20:18:40.

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.