How far is Brick, NJ from Ship Bottom, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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
35.65 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.37 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ship Bottom
Sat, Apr 11, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Brick
Sat, Apr 11, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-11T15:58
Arrive Ship Bottom
Sat, Apr 11, 4:46 PM 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
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Brick
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Ship Bottom
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Ship Bottom.

  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

    1816 ft · 44 sec · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1038 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Toms River

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South: Toms River

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    24.7 mi · 29 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

    752 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

    1190 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2601 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 19th Street

    562 ft · 21 sec · West 19th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.7 mi · 69%
NJ 72 East
7.3 mi · 20%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.84 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.36 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
+6.9 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
00h 23m from Brick
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Ship Bottom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to Ship Bottom?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 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?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Brick and 17.8 miles from Ship Bottom.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Ship Bottom. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Ship Bottom

#2 Ship Bottom

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6429000, -74.1804200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Ship Bottom (-74.18042, 39.6429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Ship Bottom. The current time is 15:58:13.

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.