Origin
East Brunswick, NJ
Morning in East Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
10:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brunswick, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.6 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brunswick, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
East Brunswick, NJ to Brick, NJ is 37.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short enough drive that you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning. Consider this route for a quick commute or an easy hop to a different part of the state without much hassle.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on State Route 18, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.4 miles. The route then transitions to NJ 34 and NJ 70, maintaining a highway-focused profile throughout. Expect a consistent driving experience with limited changes in road type, making it a predictable and efficient journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Jensen 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 37.6 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 0.1 miles (Jensen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 617 / Ryders Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NJ 18 / State Route 18): 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jensen Street
Turn left onto Jensen Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 617 / Ryders Lane
Turn left onto CR 617 / Ryders Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 18 / State Route 18
Turn right onto NJ 18 / State Route 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Ryders Lane | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Rues Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dunhams Corner Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jensen Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 16.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brunswick, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Dexter Road
318 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dexter Road
2
Turn left onto Jensen Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jensen Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Dunhams Corner Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dunhams Corner Road
4
Turn left onto CR 617
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ryders Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 617
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rues Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NJ 18
16 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
9
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
11
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
13
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
14
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
15
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
16
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from East Brunswick, NJ · 24m 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from East Brunswick, 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
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
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
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
10:12 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
49m 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 East Brunswick, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 37.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, NJ 34, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from East Brunswick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.23 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 37.6 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 0.1 miles (Jensen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 617 / Ryders Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NJ 18 / State Route 18): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Brunswick, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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