Origin
Hamilton Square, NJ
Night in Hamilton Square on Thursday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton Square, NJ to Brick, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton Square, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 34.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, Cedar Bridge Avenue, US Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 34.9 miles, with most of the trip on Central Jersey Expressway and Cedar Bridge Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and Cedar Bridge Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33.
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 9 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Turn left onto NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Robbinsville-Allentown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Highway 33 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 70 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Square, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Coleman Road
146 ft
·
10 sec
·
Coleman Road
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Way
3
Turn left onto NJ 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Highway 33
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on CR 526
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Robbinsville-Allentown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 195 East
6
Merge onto I 195
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 9
9
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
10
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
14
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Hamilton Square, NJ · 24m 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Hamilton Square, 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
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
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
Night in Brick on Thursday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
70°F
Lakewood, NJ
17 mi in
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 34.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, Cedar Bridge Avenue, US Highway 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 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 9 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hamilton Square, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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