How far is South River, NJ from Brick, NJ?
The driving distance from South River, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South River and Brick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South River and Brick.
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Start on Main Street
2357 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cranbury Road
2564 ft · 50 sec · Cranbury Road
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Continue on Cranbury Road
1145 ft · 29 sec · Cranbury Road
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Continue on Watson Street
133 m · 9 sec · Watson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 18
17.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
50 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Brick Boulevard
1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South River and Brick.
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.
State Route 18
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 18
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South River 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 River to Brick?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from South River and 17.8 miles from Brick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South River and Chance Rain Showers near Brick.
Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colts Neck.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South River and Brick. Straight-line distance: 29.8 mi (47.96 km).
#1 South River
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,624 |
| Coordinates | 40.4464900, -74.3859800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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