Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Colts Neck, NJ
Alban Mehmeti
This quick 19.3-mile drive from Brick, NJ to Colts Neck, NJ takes about 25 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on NJ 34, NJ 70, and NJ 33, with the highway accounting for 97% of the journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is very accessible. The region is the Northeast, and both your origin and destination are within New Jersey. This highway-focused trip is ideal for a straightforward commute or a short excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 19.3-mile trip, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on NJ 34. This means you'll experience mostly consistent, faster driving conditions. The roads are designed for efficiency, so you can anticipate a smooth and direct journey from point A to point B with minimal deviations.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 34 and NJ 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NJ 70.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.7 miles (NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NJ 70
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NJ 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 34 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Chambersbridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NJ 35 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colts Neck Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Colts Neck, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 549
Turn right onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 35
Continue on NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Turn right onto CR 537
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brick on Friday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Colts Neck on Friday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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