How far is Shrewsbury, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
30.6 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.41 mi
36.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.41 mi
Kilometers
36.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.25 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lakewood
NJ

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

From Shrewsbury
13.7 mi
00h 18m
To Brick
16.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zachary Drive

    23 m · 9 sec · Zachary Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stone Tavern Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stone Tavern Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Imlaystown-Hightstown Road

    1624 ft · 33 sec · Imlaystown-Hightstown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East

    1436 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Lakewood

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    3.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    577 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue

    1100 ft · 29 sec · South Clifton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Cedar Bridge Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2986 ft · 60 sec

  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 Shrewsbury 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
15.2 mi · 50%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.12 mi · 13%
US Highway 9
3.62 mi · 12%
Madison Avenue
1.51 mi · 5%
Stone Tavern Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Imlaystown-Hightstown Road
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

15.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakewood
00h 18m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Brick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Brick?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Shrewsbury and 16.9 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Brick.

Stop Ideas Near Lakewood

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

42 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

48 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

48 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

53 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Brick. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.06 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,040
Coordinates40.1826100, -74.5293200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Zachary Drive (-74.529528, 40.182631)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shrewsbury and Brick. The current time is 04:28:30.

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.