How far is Princeton Junction, NJ from Brick, NJ?
The driving distance from Princeton Junction, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton Junction and Brick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Junction and Brick.
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Start on Cranbury Road
18 m · 9 sec · Cranbury Road
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Turn left onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Continue on Stockton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
13.1 mi · 19 min · Franklin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
9.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 9
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
577 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
1100 ft · 29 sec · South Clifton Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
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Turn left
2986 ft · 60 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Brick Boulevard
1468 ft · 38 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 Princeton Junction and Brick.
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.
Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
13.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Princeton Junction and Mostly Sunny near Brick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton Junction to Brick?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 18.1 miles from Princeton Junction and 24.6 miles from Brick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Princeton Junction and Mostly Sunny near Brick.
Stop Ideas Near West Freehold
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 West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton Junction and Brick. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 km).
#1 Princeton Junction
Town
| Population | 2,465 |
| Coordinates | 40.3173300, -74.6198800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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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