Origin
Brick, NJ
Afternoon in Brick on Friday
Local time
3:14 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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Clifton Avenue South, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
Cedar Bridge Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | — | — |
| Clifton Avenue South | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Madison Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| South Street | — | — |
| NJ 33 West | — | — |
| Freehold Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cedar Bridge Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Plainsboro Center, NJ.
1
Start on Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Continue straight
384 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
6
Continue on Clifton Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Clifton Avenue South
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
9
Continue on US Highway 9
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 9
10
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
11
Take the ramp right toward NJ 33 West: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 33 West: Trenton
12
Merge slight left onto Freehold Bypass
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Freehold Bypass
13
Take the exit straight
499 ft
·
15 sec
14
Turn straight onto Applegarth Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Applegarth Road
15
Turn left onto Cranbury Station Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury Station Road
16
Continue on Station Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
17
Turn right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn left onto Dey Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dey Road
19
Turn straight onto Edgemere Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Edgemere Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Brick, NJ · 30m 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
$6.28 one way
$12.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Afternoon in Plainsboro Center on Friday
Local time
3:14 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 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Clifton Avenue South, Main Street. 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 $6.28 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.
The drive from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brick, NJ to Plainsboro Center, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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