How far is Highland Park, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Highland Park, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
47.3 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.76 mi
54.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.76 mi
Kilometers
54.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.3 mi
Kilometers
76.13 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Fri, May 1, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Highland Park
Fri, May 1, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Park
2026-05-01T14:10
Arrive Brick
Fri, May 1, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Park
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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Highland Park
20.9 mi
00h 28m
To Brick
26.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Brick.

  1. 1

    Start on Harper Place

    18 m · 9 sec · Harper Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Avenue

    566 ft · 21 sec · South 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Benner Street

    1715 ft · 1 min · Benner Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Volkert Street

    623 ft · 25 sec · Volkert Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2741 ft · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Player Avenue

    591 ft · 21 sec · Player Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton

    59 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

    724 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto State Route 18

    21.4 mi · 28 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

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

    1568 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Park 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
21.4 mi · 45%
NJ 34 South
14.4 mi · 30%
US 1 South
1.06 mi · 2%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Benner Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight right onto State Route 18

21.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 28m from Highland Park
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland Park and Sunny near Brick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Brick?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Highland Park and 26.4 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Park and Sunny near Brick.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Brick. Straight-line distance: 33.76 mi (54.33 km).

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#1 Highland Park

Highland Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4959400, -74.4243200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Harper Place (-74.424346, 40.496004)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Park and Brick. The current time is 14:10:00.

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.