Origin
Brick, NJ
Evening in Brick on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Plainsboro Center, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ covers 37.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Freehold Bypass, US Highway 9, Dey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Freehold Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Freehold Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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 37.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 33 West: Trenton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJ 33 West: Trenton
6
29.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CR 615 / Cranbury Station Road
Turn left onto CR 615 / Cranbury Station Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 130
Turn right onto US 130
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold Bypass | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 9 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Dey Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Applegarth Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| US 130 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Station Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Freehold Bypass
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Plainsboro Center, 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
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto NJ 79
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Street
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 33 West: Trenton
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 33
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Freehold Bypass
13
Take the exit
497 ft
·
14 sec
14
Turn straight onto CR 619
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Applegarth Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 615
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury Station Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 615
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
17
Turn right onto US 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto CR 614
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dey Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn straight onto Edgemere Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Edgemere Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Edgemere Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Brick, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plainsboro Center, NJ
The final approach into Plainsboro Center, 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
$6.10 one way
$12.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| premium | $4.95 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.92 | $17.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Plainsboro Center, NJ
Evening in Plainsboro Center on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 1m 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 Plainsboro Center, NJ covers 37.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Freehold Bypass, US Highway 9, Dey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 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 $6.10 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 37.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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