How far is Brick, NJ from South Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to South Orange, NJ is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
59.72 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.1 mi
77.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.1 mi
Kilometers
77.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.72 mi
Kilometers
96.11 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive South Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Brick
29.9 mi
00h 40m
To South Orange
29.8 mi
00h 40m

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 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and South Orange.

  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

    39.8 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Irvington

    816 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue

    671 ft · 21 sec · Cleremont Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lyons Avenue

    2214 ft · 55 sec · Lyons Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stuyvesant Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Allen Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · West Allen Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mt Vernon Place East

    117 m · 13 sec · Mt Vernon Place East

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Vernon Place

    1 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Place

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilden Place

    1385 ft · 40 sec · Wilden Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ward Place

    1261 ft · 44 sec · Ward Place

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto South Orange Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Orange Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Ridgewood Road

    756 ft · 23 sec · North Ridgewood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    85 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
53.6 mi · 90%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 3%
South Orange Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Place
0.64 mi · 1%
Lyons Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

39.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 40m from Brick
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Sunny near South Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to South Orange?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Brick and 29.8 miles from South Orange.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and South Orange. Straight-line distance: 48.1 mi (77.41 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
South Orange

#2 South Orange

Town in Essex County, New Jersey

Population17,295
Coordinates40.7489900, -74.2612600
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: South Orange (-74.26126, 40.74899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 South Orange. The current time is 04:52:47.

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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.