Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Concordia, NJ
Malcolm Garret
This short 29.2-mile drive from Brick to Concordia, New Jersey, can be completed in about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily via US Highway 9 and the Freehold Bypass, with a brief segment on Cedar Bridge Avenue. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Northeast region. Since it's a quick journey, there's no need for an overnight stay; you can easily fit it into a single day with plenty of flexibility for any spontaneous detours you might consider.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 32% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles along US Highway 9, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you progress, the road will transition between more open highway sections and potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and traffic patterns, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NJ 88 / Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (NJ 79 / South Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NJ 79 / South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NJ 33 West: Trenton
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Norham Drive
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Freehold Bypass | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Perrineville Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Cottingham Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Concordia Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Concordia, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Continue on this road
Turn straight onto CR 528
Continue on CR 528
Turn left onto NJ 88
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
Continue on US 9
Turn right onto NJ 79
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 33
Turn right onto CR 625
Turn left onto Cottingham Drive
Turn left onto Concordia Circle
Turn left onto Norham Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Concordia on Friday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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