How far is Brick, NJ from Cranbury, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Cranbury, NJ is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
32.93 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.66 mi
42.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.93 mi
Kilometers
53 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cranbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Cranbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Freehold
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Brick
16.5 mi
00h 26m
To Cranbury
16.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    117 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cedar Bridge Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Clifton Avenue South

    1100 ft · 36 sec · Clifton Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    577 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 9

    9.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 9

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    949 ft · 22 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 33 West: Trenton

    1427 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Freehold Bypass

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Freehold Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    152 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Applegarth Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Applegarth Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cranbury Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cranbury Station Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Station Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South River Road

    156 m · 11 sec · South River Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    60 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    676 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue

    762 ft · 21 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Plainsboro Road

    952 ft · 26 sec · Plainsboro Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plainsboro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freehold Bypass
10.6 mi · 32%
US Highway 9
9.5 mi · 29%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.43 mi · 13%
Applegarth Road
2.34 mi · 7%
Madison Avenue
1.51 mi · 5%
Station Road
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Freehold Bypass

Merge slight left onto Freehold Bypass

10.5 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freehold
00h 26m from Brick
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Cranbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Brick and 16.5 miles from Cranbury.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brick and Mostly Sunny near Cranbury.

Stop Ideas Near Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

30 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

41 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Cranbury. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.9 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Cranbury

Township of New Jersey

Population4,153
Coordinates40.3162200, -74.5137600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Cranbury (-74.51376, 40.31622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Cranbury. The current time is 06:56:51.

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.