How far is Metuchen, NJ from Brick, NJ?
The driving distance from Metuchen, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metuchen and Brick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metuchen and Brick.
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Start on Middlesex Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · Middlesex Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1232 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
2086 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen to Brick?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 22.1 miles from Metuchen and 22.6 miles from Brick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Metuchen 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 Metuchen and Brick. Straight-line distance: 35.49 mi (57.12 km).
#1 Metuchen
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,767 |
| Coordinates | 40.5431600, -74.3632000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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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