How far is Caldwell, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Caldwell, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
68.56 mi
01h 19m
Flight
54.43 mi
87.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.56 mi
Kilometers
110.33 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Caldwell
34.4 mi
00h 39m
To Brick
34.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    538 ft · 22 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Roseland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roseland Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 15 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Newark

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6 mi · 8 min · Essex Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
40.6 mi · 59%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 9%
Essex Freeway
6.03 mi · 9%
Roseland Avenue
1.62 mi · 2%
Livingston Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 39m from Caldwell
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Brick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Caldwell and 34.2 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Brick.

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Brick. Straight-line distance: 54.43 mi (87.59 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Population7,943
Coordinates40.8398200, -74.2765400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.276558, 40.839831)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.95 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $5.98 $14.47 $28.94

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 Caldwell and Brick. The current time is 23:01:02.

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.