How far is Brick, NJ from Wharton, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Wharton, NJ is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
80.27 mi
01h 45m
Flight
62.17 mi
100.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.17 mi
Kilometers
100.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.27 mi
Kilometers
129.18 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wharton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Wharton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Brick
40.1 mi
00h 52m
To Wharton
40.1 mi
00h 52m

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
67°F
Thursday

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 Wharton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 49 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South Morris Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morris Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Blackwell Street

    2350 ft · 46 sec · East Blackwell Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Blackwell Street

    909 ft · 15 sec · West Blackwell Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    2825 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2772 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
52.5 mi · 65%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 12%
NJ 10 West
6.93 mi · 9%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 4%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

38.6 mi · 00h 49m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 52m from Brick
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Brick and 40.1 miles from Wharton.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Wharton. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.06 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Wharton

Borough of New Jersey

Population6,463
Coordinates40.8931500, -74.5818300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Wharton (-74.58183, 40.89315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.02 $26.03
Premium $4.95 $14.02 $28.04
Diesel $5.98 $16.92 $33.85

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 Wharton. The current time is 00:05:02.

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.