How far is Plainsboro Center, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Plainsboro Center, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
42.17 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.62 mi
49.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.62 mi
Kilometers
49.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.17 mi
Kilometers
67.87 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Plainsboro Center
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainsboro Center
2026-04-17T05:19
Arrive Brick
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainsboro Center
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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Plainsboro Center
18.8 mi
00h 30m
To Brick
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainsboro Center and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainsboro Center and Brick.

  1. 1

    Start on Edgemere Avenue

    1011 ft · 36 sec · Edgemere Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Dey Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Dey Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Station Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cranbury Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cranbury Station Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Applegarth Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Applegarth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    9.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 9

  10. 10

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    577 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue

    1100 ft · 29 sec · South Clifton Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Bridge Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2986 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Brick Boulevard

    1468 ft · 38 sec · Brick Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainsboro Center 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
9.58 mi · 23%
Dey Road
4.62 mi · 11%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.12 mi · 10%
Applegarth Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
1.51 mi · 4%
Station Road
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 30m from Plainsboro Center
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainsboro Center 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 Plainsboro Center to Brick?

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Plainsboro Center and 23.4 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainsboro Center and Brick. Straight-line distance: 30.62 mi (49.28 km).

Plainsboro Center

#1 Plainsboro Center

Town

Population2,712
Coordinates40.3317700, -74.5946000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgemere Avenue (-74.594405, 40.331577)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainsboro Center and Brick. The current time is 05:19:37.

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.