Origin
Helmetta, NJ
Morning in Helmetta on Friday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Helmetta, 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
50m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 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 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.
Helmetta, NJ
Garrison Gao
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 37.2 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 Maple Street, Main Street, Manalapan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street 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 Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 50m 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 Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Manalapan Road | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| NJ 34 South | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Brick Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helmetta, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on the route
207 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
217 ft
·
16 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Manalapan Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Manalapan Road
5
Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
6
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
7
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
16 mi
·
17 min
·
State Route 18
8
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
9
Turn straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
10
Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
220 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
5.0 mi
·
5 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
2.7 mi
·
3 min
15
Turn right
164 ft
·
2 sec
16
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
6 min
17
Turn left onto Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Helmetta, 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
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
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 Friday
Local time
10:29 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
50m 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 Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 37.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Main Street, Manalapan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Helmetta, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 50m 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 Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Helmetta, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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