How far is Brick, NJ from Columbus, NJ?
The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Columbus, NJ is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Columbus.
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Start on Brick Boulevard
1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Turn slight right
591 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
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Continue straight
117 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Hurley Avenue
692 ft · 17 sec · Hurley Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Lakewood Road
2695 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Road
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Continue on Whitesville Road
1632 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Road
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Continue on Old Whitesville Road
1541 ft · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road
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Continue on East Veterans Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Veterans Highway
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Turn left onto Bowman Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Don Connor Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Don Connor Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Veterans Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · West Veterans Highway
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Continue on Lakewood Road
4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2275 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Jacobstown Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Jacobstown Road
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Continue on Jacobstown New Egypt Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Jacobstown New Egypt Road
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Turn slight left onto Monmouth Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Monmouth Road
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Turn right onto Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Turn slight left onto Mount Pleasant Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1257 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Columbus.
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.
West Veterans Highway
Turn left onto West Veterans Highway
5.83 mi · 00h 09m
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 Clear leaving Brick and Partly Cloudy near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brick to Columbus?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
New Egypt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Brick and 17.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brick and Partly Cloudy near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near New Egypt
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 New Egypt.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.69 km).
#1 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Columbus is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0726100, -74.7207200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-74.72072, 40.07261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.06 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
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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