Origin
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Morning in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Brick, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Monmouth Beach to Brick is 24.5 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Route 35 and NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on main roads, making it a straightforward journey. It's ideal for a quick transition between locations without a major time commitment. This route is perfect if you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Route 35, Kings Highway, and NJ 70, providing variety. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.5 miles on Route 35. The road's character shifts as you progress, moving from potentially busier coastal access roads to more direct arteries. It's not a monotonous cruise, but it’s also not overly complex, offering a balanced driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.4 miles (NJ 35 / Route 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Main Street
Turn straight onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NJ 35 / Route 35
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35 / Route 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
NJ 35
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 35 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Kings Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Joline Avenue | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Asbury Park Circle | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 35 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Riverdale Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Boulevard North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 35
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Riverdale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
2
Turn straight onto NJ 36
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard North
3
Turn right onto NJ 36
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Joline Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
5
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NJ-35
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Kings Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Asbury Park Circle
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
355 ft
·
4 sec
·
NJ 35
10
Continue on NJ 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35
11
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
12
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
(631)
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| premium | $4.95 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
16 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
36m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 24.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 35, NJ 70, Kings Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.4 miles (NJ 35 / Route 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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