How far is South Orange, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from South Orange, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.18 mi
01h 13m
Flight
48.1 mi
77.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.1 mi
Kilometers
77.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.18 mi
Kilometers
96.85 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in South Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Orange
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Orange
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From South Orange
29.4 mi
00h 36m
To Brick
30.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

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 South Orange and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Orange and Brick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    758 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    1213 ft · 43 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Irvington Avenue

    2403 ft · 2 min · Irvington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Ward Place

    757 ft · 23 sec · Ward Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilden Place

    1385 ft · 38 sec · Wilden Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Vernon Place

    1 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Place

  7. 7

    Continue on Mt Vernon Place East

    117 m · 11 sec · Mt Vernon Place East

  8. 8

    Continue on West Allen Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · West Allen Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stuyvesant Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lyons Avenue

    1568 ft · 39 sec · Lyons Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    635 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    145 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

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

    3156 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    824 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Orange 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
39.1 mi · 65%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 15%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Place
0.64 mi · 1%
NJ 138 East
0.6 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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 36m from South Orange
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Orange 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 South Orange to Brick?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from South Orange and 30.8 miles from Brick.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Orange and Chance Rain Showers near Brick.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Orange and Brick. Straight-line distance: 48.1 mi (77.41 km).

South Orange

#1 South Orange

Town in Essex County, New Jersey

Population17,295
Coordinates40.7489900, -74.2612600
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.261344, 40.748893)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 South Orange and Brick. The current time is 21:13:51.

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.