How far is Brick, NJ from Pennington, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Pennington, NJ is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
48.68 mi
01h 10m
Flight
39.19 mi
63.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.19 mi
Kilometers
63.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.68 mi
Kilometers
78.34 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Pennington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Brick
24.3 mi
00h 35m
To Pennington
24.4 mi
00h 35m

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

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road

    756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road

    2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    19 mi · 22 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arena Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Ewing, Pennington

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 31 North: Pennington

    719 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennington Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road

    143 m · 9 sec · Pennington Road

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Delaware Avenue

    50 m · 11 sec · East Delaware Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 39%
I 295 North
10.8 mi · 22%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 13%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.43 mi · 9%
Pennington Road
1.63 mi · 3%
Arena Drive
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

19 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 35m from Brick
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Sunny near Pennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Brick and 24.4 miles from Pennington.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Pennington. Straight-line distance: 39.19 mi (63.07 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Pennington

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,607
Coordinates40.3284400, -74.7907200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Pennington (-74.79072, 40.32844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.06
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.03 $14.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.95 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $5.98 $10.29 $20.57

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 Pennington. The current time is 02:11:16.

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.