How far is North Plainfield, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from North Plainfield, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
54.33 mi
01h 08m
Flight
42.3 mi
68.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.3 mi
Kilometers
68.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.33 mi
Kilometers
87.44 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in North Plainfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Plainfield
2026-04-22T21:07
Arrive Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Plainfield
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From North Plainfield
26.4 mi
00h 34m
To Brick
28 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 North Plainfield and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield and Brick.

  1. 1

    Start on Norwood Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · Norwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    2024 ft · 1 min · Mountain Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Watchung Avenue

    2901 ft · 1 min · Watchung Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    745 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Somerset Street

    642 ft · 15 sec · Somerset Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Maple Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    1980 ft · 40 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Durham Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Durham Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South, NJTP

    1290 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

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

    3156 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    824 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Plainfield 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29 mi · 53%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 17%
I 287 South
6.29 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
2.25 mi · 4%
Hamilton Boulevard
1.29 mi · 2%
Maple Avenue
1.05 mi · 2%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 34m from North Plainfield
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield to Brick?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from North Plainfield and 28 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Plainfield and Brick. Straight-line distance: 42.3 mi (68.07 km).

North Plainfield

#1 North Plainfield

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population21,246
Coordinates40.6301000, -74.4273700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwood Avenue (-74.427428, 40.630044)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Plainfield and Brick. The current time is 21:07:43.

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.