Origin
Dayton, NJ
Morning in Dayton on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 33.8 miles and takes about 57m 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, Buckelew Avenue, Cedar Bridge 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 $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Dayton, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 33.8 miles and takes about 57m, 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 25 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Buckelew Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Forsgate Drive | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Englishtown-Freehold Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tennent Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Georges Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
22 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 697
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Georges Road
3
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
11 sec
4
Merge onto US 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left
293 ft
·
14 sec
7
Continue on this road
340 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 32
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckelew Avenue
10
Continue on CR 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Avenue
11
Continue on CR 522
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
12
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto CR 522
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tennent Avenue
14
Continue on CR 522
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Englishtown-Freehold Road
15
Continue on CR 522
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Englishtown Road
16
Continue on CR 522
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Freehold-Englishtown Road
17
Turn left
511 ft
·
8 sec
18
Merge onto US 9
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
20
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
24
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
25
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Dayton, NJ · 28m 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Dayton, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
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
Morning in Brick on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
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
25 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
57m 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 Dayton, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 33.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 9, Buckelew Avenue, Cedar Bridge Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Dayton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dayton, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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