How far is Brick, NJ from Forked River, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Forked River, NJ is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.49 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.42 mi
Kilometers
24.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forked River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Forked River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Silver Ridge
NJ

Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States

From Brick
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Forked River
9.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Forked River.

  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

    1816 ft · 44 sec · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1038 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Toms River

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South: Toms River

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Forked River

    1814 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lacey Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Lacey Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    107 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jones Road

    91 m · 16 sec · Jones Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14 mi · 72%
Lacey Road
2.41 mi · 12%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.84 mi · 9%
GSP Toll South
0.36 mi · 2%
GSP South
0.3 mi · 2%
Brick Boulevard
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Ridge
00h 14m from Brick
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brick and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Forked River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to Forked River?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Silver Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Brick and 9.8 miles from Forked River.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brick and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Forked River.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

53 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

61 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

61 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Forked River. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Forked River

#2 Forked River

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,244
Coordinates39.8398400, -74.1901400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Forked River (-74.19014, 39.83984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 Forked River. The current time is 23:34:35.

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.