How far is Brick, NJ from Hightstown, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Hightstown, NJ is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
30.04 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.04 mi
40.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.04 mi
Kilometers
48.34 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hightstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Hightstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Brick
15 mi
00h 23m
To Hightstown
15 mi
00h 23m

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 Hightstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 17 min · Freehold Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    133 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freehold Bypass
12 mi · 40%
US Highway 9
9.5 mi · 32%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.43 mi · 15%
Madison Avenue
1.51 mi · 5%
Brick Boulevard
0.29 mi · 1%
NJ 33 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Freehold Bypass

Merge slight left onto Freehold Bypass

12 mi · 00h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 23m from Brick
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Hightstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Brick and 15 miles from Hightstown.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Hightstown. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.29 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Hightstown

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population5,276
Coordinates40.2695500, -74.5232100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Hightstown (-74.52321, 40.26955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 Hightstown. The current time is 02:12:01.

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.