Origin
Freehold, NJ
Late night in Freehold on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freehold, NJ to Brick, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freehold, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.2-mile drive from Freehold, NJ to Brick, NJ is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 30 minutes to complete. The route primarily follows US Highway 9, Cedar Bridge Avenue, and Madison Avenue, offering a convenient and accessible journey within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a short, efficient drive without the need for an overnight stay, perfect for a quick trip between these two New Jersey locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.1 miles from Freehold, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along US Highway 9, which provides a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition between main roads like Cedar Bridge Avenue and Madison Avenue, the character of the drive may shift slightly, offering varied scenery and traffic patterns. Overall, it’s a practical drive that balances faster-paced highway sections with more local road segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
12.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13 mi into trip
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~21m in
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South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
17.9 mi into trip
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~29m in
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CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 70 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Clifton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freehold, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 79; CR 537
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
3
Merge onto US 9
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
5
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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NJ 70
9
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the short 30-minute duration and 18.2-mile distance, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day without needing to plan for overnight stops. The estimated fuel cost of $3 means you won't need to worry much about refueling stops. Keep an eye on local traffic, especially when transitioning onto or off of US Highway 9, as this is the longest continuous stretch and can sometimes experience congestion. Since it's a quick drive, you can focus on your destination rather than the journey itself.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.1 miles from Freehold, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18.2 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.1 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Freehold, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Freehold, NJ
This is one driving day of about 18.2 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Freehold, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 9 for about 10.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.1 mi from Freehold, NJ · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.1 miles from Freehold, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
The final approach into Brick, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brick, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Brick on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
30m 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 Freehold, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 18.2 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 9, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Madison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Freehold, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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 straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Freehold, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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