Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Helmetta, NJ
Garrison Gao
Brick, NJ
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The drive from Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 37.8 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 State Route 18, NJ 34, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on State Route 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.8 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 (88%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 18 and NJ 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.7 miles on State Route 18.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 615 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 615 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Manalapan Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 527 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Helmetta, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Street
Turn left onto CR 615
Continue on CR 615
Continue on CR 615
Take the ramp onto CR 527
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NJ 34
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Turn right onto NJ 35
Continue on NJ 70
Turn left onto CR 631
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Helmetta, NJ · 25m 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.
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Helmetta, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
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 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Helmetta on Friday
Local time
11:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Brick on Friday
Local time
11:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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