How far is Chester, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Chester, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
72.97 mi
01h 18m
Flight
58.1 mi
93.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.1 mi
Kilometers
93.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.97 mi
Kilometers
117.43 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Chester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
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
Old Bridge
NJ

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Chester
34.1 mi
00h 39m
To Brick
38.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Chester and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Street

    20 m · 8 sec · Perry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street (Old Rt. 24)

    144 m · 12 sec · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 206

    9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 206

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park

    948 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park

    841 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    599 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick

    827 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 18

    22 mi · 29 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
22 mi · 30%
NJ 34 South
14.4 mi · 20%
I 287 South
12.3 mi · 17%
US Highway 206
9.66 mi · 13%
River Road
3.35 mi · 5%
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Continue on State Route 18

22 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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Bridge
00h 39m from Chester
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chester 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 Chester to Brick?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Old Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Chester and 38.9 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Bridge

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Brick. Straight-line distance: 58.1 mi (93.51 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population1,620
Coordinates40.7842700, -74.6968300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Perry Street (-74.696863, 40.784247)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Brick. The current time is 19:28:00.

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.