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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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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Continue on Clifton Avenue South
1100 ft · 36 sec · Clifton Avenue South
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Turn left onto Main Street
577 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 9
9.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 9
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Turn right onto South Street
949 ft · 22 sec · South Street
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 33 West: Trenton
1427 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freehold Bypass
12 mi · 17 min · Freehold Bypass
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Hightstown. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.29 km).
#1 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hightstown
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,276 |
| Coordinates | 40.2695500, -74.5232100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hightstown (-74.52321, 40.26955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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