Origin
Columbus, NJ
Evening in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, NJ to Brick, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, NJ
Garrison Gao
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 34.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Veterans Highway, Lakewood Road, Mount Pleasant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on West Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 34.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 543 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 543 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (CR 537 / Monmouth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 543 / East Main Street
Turn right onto CR 543 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 537 / Monmouth Road
Turn left onto CR 537 / Monmouth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CR 52 / Bowman Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52 / Bowman Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 528 / East Veterans Highway
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CR 528 / Clifton Avenue South
Turn right onto CR 528 / Clifton Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Veterans Highway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Mount Pleasant Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Monmouth Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East Veterans Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Don Connor Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West Veterans Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 543
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on CR 543
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road
4
Continue on CR 545
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
5
Turn left onto CR 537
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Monmouth Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right onto CR 528
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 528
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown Road
8
Continue on CR 528
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn slight right onto CR 528
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakewood Road
10
Continue on CR 528
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Veterans Highway
11
Turn right onto CR 34
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Don Connor Boulevard
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowman Road
13
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 528
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Veterans Highway
14
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Whitesville Road
15
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Whitesville Road
16
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lakewood Road
17
Continue on CR 528; CR 547
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 528
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hurley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 528
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clifton Avenue South
20
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
22
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Columbus, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Columbus, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brick, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Brick, NJ
Evening in Brick on Thursday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
26 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
59m 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 Columbus, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 34.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Veterans Highway, Lakewood Road, Mount Pleasant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Columbus, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.69 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 34.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 543 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (CR 537 / Monmouth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (CR 52 / Bowman Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Columbus, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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