How far is Netcong, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Netcong, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
81.81 mi
01h 32m
Flight
65.28 mi
105.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.81 mi
Kilometers
131.66 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Netcong
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Netcong
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Netcong
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Netcong
38.5 mi
00h 46m
To Brick
43.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Netcong and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    572 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

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

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

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

    948 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park

    841 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    599 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto River Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road

  14. 14

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

    827 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge

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

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 18

    22 mi · 29 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

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

    1568 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    5 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Netcong 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
22 mi · 27%
Main Street
17.8 mi · 22%
NJ 34 South
14.4 mi · 18%
I 287 South
12.3 mi · 15%
River Road
3.35 mi · 4%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 46m from Netcong
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Netcong 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 Netcong to Brick?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Netcong and 43.3 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Netcong and Brick. Straight-line distance: 65.28 mi (105.06 km).

Netcong

#1 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.706662, 40.898986)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $11.81
Round trip
$23.62
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.81 $23.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.95 $14.32 $28.63
Diesel $5.98 $17.28 $34.56

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 Netcong and Brick. The current time is 19:22:09.

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.