Origin
Brick, NJ
Evening in Brick on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Kingston, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Kingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Kingston, NJ covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 9, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Buckelew Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on US Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Brick, NJ to Kingston, NJ covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 40.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 22.5 miles (CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Turn left onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 130
Merge onto US 130
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Buckelew Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| CR 522 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Forsgate Drive | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| US 130 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Englishtown-Freehold Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tennent Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Kingston, 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
Continue on CR 528
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Clifton Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 9
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
11
Turn right onto CR 522
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freehold-Englishtown Road
12
Continue on CR 522
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Englishtown Road
13
Continue on CR 522
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Englishtown-Freehold Road
14
Continue on CR 522
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tennent Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto CR 522
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Water Street
17
Continue on CR 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Avenue
18
Continue on CR 522
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckelew Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto CR 612
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 130 North: New Brunswick
21
Merge onto US 130
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn left onto CR 522
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
CR 522
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 1
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Raymond Rd
25
Turn slight right onto Raymond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Raymond Road
26
Continue on NJ 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn left
97 ft
·
7 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Brick, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingston, NJ
The final approach into Kingston, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Kingston, NJ
Evening in Kingston on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
20 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brick, NJ to Kingston, NJ covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 9, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Buckelew Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Brick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 22.5 miles (CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brick, NJ to Kingston, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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