How far is Carteret, NJ from Brick, NJ?
The driving distance from Carteret, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carteret and Brick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carteret and Brick.
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Start on Carteret Avenue
135 m · 14 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Turn right onto South Whittier Street
778 ft · 38 sec · South Whittier Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coolidge Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Avenue
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Turn slight right onto McKinley Avenue
1344 ft · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
133 m · 12 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on Port Reading Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Port Reading Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rahway Avenue
2355 ft · 49 sec · Rahway Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
999 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
3156 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
824 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3277 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
50 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Brick Boulevard
1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carteret and Brick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Carteret 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 Carteret to Brick?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 23.1 miles from Carteret and 25.3 miles from Brick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carteret and Chance Rain Showers near Brick.
Stop Ideas Near Lincroft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincroft.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carteret and Brick. Straight-line distance: 36.11 mi (58.12 km).
#1 Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.5773300, -74.2282000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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