How far is Morris Plains, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Morris Plains, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.2 mi
01h 16m
Flight
55.7 mi
89.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.7 mi
Kilometers
89.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.2 mi
Kilometers
112.98 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Morris Plains
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris Plains
2026-04-19T14:28
Arrive Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris Plains
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Morris Plains
35.4 mi
00h 38m
To Brick
34.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morris Plains and Brick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hanover Avenue

    1431 ft · 39 sec · East Hanover Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hanover Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Hanover Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on NJ 24 East: Madison

    1904 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 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 Morris Plains 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.9 mi · 54%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 13%
NJ 24 East
9.22 mi · 13%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 9%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.37 mi · 5%
East Hanover Avenue
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 38m from Morris Plains
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morris Plains and Rain Showers Likely near Brick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morris Plains to Brick?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Morris Plains and 34.9 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morris Plains and Rain Showers Likely near Brick.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, 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 South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris Plains and Brick. Straight-line distance: 55.7 mi (89.64 km).

Morris Plains

#1 Morris Plains

Borough in New Jersey

Population6,223
Coordinates40.8217700, -74.4809900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.481003, 40.821729)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris Plains and Brick. The current time is 14:28:13.

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.