How far is Dayton, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Dayton, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.52 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.26 mi
47.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.26 mi
Kilometers
47.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.52 mi
Kilometers
66.82 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Return by in Dayton
Fri, Nov 6, 7:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-11-06T17:51
Arrive Brick
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EST
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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Dayton
16.9 mi
00h 29m
To Brick
24.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Georges Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Georges Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike

    599 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    89 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg

    104 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Forsgate Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Forsgate Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Buckelew Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Wood Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Wood Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    951 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    597 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tennent Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tennent Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Englishtown-Freehold Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Englishtown-Freehold Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Englishtown Road

    799 ft · 14 sec · Englishtown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Freehold-Englishtown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Freehold-Englishtown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    156 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    11.7 mi · 18 min · US Highway 9

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    577 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue

    1100 ft · 29 sec · South Clifton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Cedar Bridge Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2986 ft · 60 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Brick Boulevard

    1468 ft · 38 sec · Brick Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
11.7 mi · 28%
Buckelew Avenue
4.35 mi · 10%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.12 mi · 10%
Forsgate Drive
3.44 mi · 8%
Georges Road
1.94 mi · 5%
Englishtown-Freehold Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 29m from Dayton
Leave By
4:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Dayton and Rain near Brick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Dayton and 24.6 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Dayton and Rain near Brick.

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Brick. Straight-line distance: 29.26 mi (47.09 km).

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#1 Dayton

Dayton is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3726100, -74.5101500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.510122, 40.372558)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $5.04 $7.41 $14.81
Diesel $6.33 $9.31 $18.62

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Brick. The current time is 17:51:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.