How far is Ship Bottom, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Ship Bottom, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.29 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.79 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Sat, Apr 11, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Ship Bottom
Sat, Apr 11, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ship Bottom
2026-04-11T14:24
Arrive Brick
Sat, Apr 11, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ship Bottom
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Ship Bottom
17.5 mi
00h 20m
To Brick
17.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ship Bottom and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ship Bottom and Brick.

  1. 1

    Start on East 19th Street

    60 m · 11 sec · East 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    2643 ft · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin

    129 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto West 8th Street

    1861 ft · 44 sec · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 8th Street

    47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    24.6 mi · 29 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood

    1956 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant

    1894 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1468 ft · 38 sec · Brick Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ship Bottom 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.6 mi · 70%
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
6.45 mi · 18%
NJ 70
0.73 mi · 2%
Long Beach Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
West 8th Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Brick Boulevard
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
00h 20m from Ship Bottom
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom to Brick?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Ship Bottom and 17.8 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ship Bottom and Mostly Sunny near Brick.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ship Bottom and Brick. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 km).

Ship Bottom

#1 Ship Bottom

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6429000, -74.1804200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: East 19th Street (-74.180423, 39.642896)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ship Bottom and Brick. The current time is 14:24:17.

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.