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Trip from Brick, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

30.7 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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unincorporated community in Chesterfield Township, New Jersey

Chesterfield, NJ

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Trip Overview

Brick, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is 30.7 miles and takes about 49m via West Veterans Highway, Lakewood Road, and Cedar Bridge Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, taking you through the Northeast region. Expect a local road experience for the entire trip, making it a straightforward option for a short hop between towns. It's a good choice if you're looking for a simple transit without the complexities of major highways.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Veterans Highway 5.8 mi 8m
Lakewood Road 4.6 mi 6m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 4.4 mi 7m
Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road 2.8 mi 4m
East Veterans Highway 2.8 mi 4m
Don Connor Boulevard 2.4 mi 3m
Jacobstown New Egypt Road 1.9 mi 2m
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: West Veterans Highway — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.

1

Start on (631)

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Brick Boulevard
2

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec
3

Turn slight right onto CR 528

3.2 mi · 5 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
4

Continue on this road

385 ft · 6 sec · this road
5

Turn straight onto CR 528

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
6

Turn left onto CR 528

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Hurley Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on CR 528; CR 547

1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on CR 528; CR 547

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Lakewood Road
9

Continue on CR 528; CR 547

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Whitesville Road
10

Continue on CR 528; CR 547

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Old Whitesville Road
11

Continue on CR 528; CR 547

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Highway
12

Turn left onto CR 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bowman Road
13

Turn right onto CR 34

2.4 mi · 3 min · Don Connor Boulevard
14

Turn left onto CR 528

5.8 mi · 8 min · West Veterans Highway
15

Continue on CR 528

4.0 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road
16

Continue on CR 528

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Main Street
17

Turn slight right onto CR 528

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jacobstown Road
18

Continue on CR 528

1.9 mi · 2 min · Jacobstown New Egypt Road
19

Continue on CR 528; CR 665

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
20

Continue on CR 528

2.8 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
21

At end of road, turn left onto CR 528

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
22

Turn right

52 ft · 3 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lakewood, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NJ

15 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manalapan, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | CR 528 / Hurley Avenue

Turn left onto CR 528 / Hurley Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
10 mi into trip | ~17m in | CR 52 / Bowman Road

Turn left onto CR 52 / Bowman Road

Navigation decision point

3
10.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR 34 / Don Connor Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 34 / Don Connor Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
29.4 mi into trip | ~47m in | CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

Navigation decision point

4
30.6 mi into trip | ~48m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.09 one way

$10.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.57 $11.15
premium $4.93 $5.95 $11.91
diesel $5.61 $6.78 $13.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
EV Truck/SUV 12.3 0 $4.30 $1.96

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brick, NJ

Afternoon in Brick on Saturday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesterfield, NJ

Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Lakewood, NJ

15 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

26 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

49m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive has 0% highway, meaning you'll be on local roads the entire way. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on West Veterans Highway. You'll navigate through a series of turns and intersections, characteristic of local transit routes. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way to your destination.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on West Veterans Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near CR 528 / Hurley Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CR 528 / Hurley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (CR 34 / Don Connor Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on West Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CR 528 / Hurley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (CR 34 / Don Connor Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chesterfield, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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