Origin
Heathcote, NJ
Morning in Heathcote on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heathcote, 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
1h 6m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heathcote, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Heathcote, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Promenade Boulevard, NJ 32 East, Forsgate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Promenade Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Heathcote, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Heathcote, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Promenade Boulevard | — | — |
| NJ 32 East | — | — |
| Forsgate Drive | — | — |
| Buckelew Avenue | — | — |
| Wood Avenue | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Tennent Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Promenade Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heathcote, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Princeton Gate Boulevard
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Princeton Gate Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Promenade Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Promenade Boulevard
3
Turn right
2.2 mi
·
3 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
5
Turn left
292 ft
·
15 sec
6
Continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
7
Continue on Forsgate Drive
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forsgate Drive
8
Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckelew Avenue
9
Continue on Wood Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Avenue
10
Continue on Water Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Tennent Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tennent Avenue
13
Continue on Englishtown-Freehold Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Englishtown-Freehold Road
14
Continue on Englishtown Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Englishtown Road
15
Continue on Freehold-Englishtown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Freehold-Englishtown Road
16
Turn left
512 ft
·
8 sec
17
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 9
18
Continue on Madison Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
21
Continue on Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
22
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
23
At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Heathcote, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Heathcote, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.56 one way
$15.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Friday
Local time
6:15 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
2 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
1h 6m 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 Heathcote, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Promenade Boulevard, NJ 32 East, Forsgate Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Heathcote, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.56 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.
The drive from Heathcote, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Heathcote, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Heathcote, 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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