How far is Rahway, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Rahway, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
46 mi
00h 52m
Flight
38.64 mi
62.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.64 mi
Kilometers
62.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46 mi
Kilometers
74.03 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Rahway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rahway
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rahway
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Rahway
23.3 mi
00h 26m
To Brick
22.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rahway Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Rahway and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Avenue

    138 m · 22 sec · Elm Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1021 ft · 35 sec · Irving Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto East Milton Avenue

    1975 ft · 1 min · East Milton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lawrence Street

    1006 ft · 35 sec · Lawrence Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1712 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Shore Points

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

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

    3156 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    824 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rahway 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.6 mi · 64%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 20%
Lawrence Street
3.03 mi · 7%
Shore Points
2.82 mi · 6%
NJ 138 East
0.6 mi · 1%
East Milton Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 26m from Rahway
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rahway 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 Rahway to Brick?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Rahway and 22.7 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rahway and Brick. Straight-line distance: 38.64 mi (62.18 km).

Rahway

#1 Rahway

City in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,832
Coordinates40.6081600, -74.2776500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Avenue (-74.277656, 40.608206)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 Rahway and Brick. The current time is 22:47:05.

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.