How far is Brick, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.72 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.85 mi
54.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.72 mi
Kilometers
70.36 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Tue, May 5, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-05-05T10:44
Arrive New Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Brick
21.3 mi
00h 29m
To New Brunswick
22.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Brick Boulevard

    72 m · 6 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    101 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Chambersbridge Road

    1087 ft · 32 sec · Chambersbridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1017 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park

    878 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 51%
Chambersbridge Road
17.6 mi · 40%
Suydam Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Route 18 Service Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Paul Robeson Boulevard
0.38 mi · 1%
Livingston Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 29m from Brick
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Brick and 22.5 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.47 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.95 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $5.98 $9.21 $18.42

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and New Brunswick. The current time is 10:44:06.

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.