How far is Brick, NJ from Rahway, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Rahway, NJ is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.29 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.64 mi
62.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.64 mi
Kilometers
62.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.11 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rahway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Rahway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Brick
23.7 mi
00h 31m
To Rahway
23.6 mi
00h 31m

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
Rahway Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly 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 Rahway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Randolph Avenue

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Randolph Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Road

    1033 ft · 33 sec · Woodbridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hazelwood Avenue

    1953 ft · 57 sec · East Hazelwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1945 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Milton Avenue

    138 m · 18 sec · East Milton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Irving Street

    1021 ft · 33 sec · Irving Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Elm Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.9 mi · 78%
US 9 North
5.96 mi · 13%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 4%
GSP North
0.61 mi · 1%
East Hazelwood Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 31m from Brick
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Rahway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Brick and 23.6 miles from Rahway.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Rahway. Straight-line distance: 38.64 mi (62.18 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Rahway

City in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,832
Coordinates40.6081600, -74.2776500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Rahway (-74.27765, 40.60816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 Rahway. The current time is 00:34:30.

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.