How far is Rockaway, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Rockaway, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.83 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.46 mi
98.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.46 mi
Kilometers
98.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.83 mi
Kilometers
126.86 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Rockaway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockaway
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockaway
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Rockaway
39.6 mi
00h 41m
To Brick
39.1 mi
00h 41m

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 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 Rockaway and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    42 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    103 m · 6 sec · Wall Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1748 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 10 sec · Halsey Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 11 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Hibernia Avenue

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  24. 24

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

    3156 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

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

    824 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockaway 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.9 mi · 48%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 13%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.43 mi · 7%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 5%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 41m from Rockaway
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockaway 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 Rockaway to Brick?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Rockaway and 39.1 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockaway and Brick. Straight-line distance: 61.46 mi (98.91 km).

Rockaway

#1 Rockaway

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

Population6,244
Coordinates40.9012100, -74.5143200
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-74.51428, 40.901068)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 Rockaway and Brick. The current time is 22:48:11.

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.