Origin
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Morning in Monmouth Junction on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Junction, 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
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Monmouth Junction to Brick is 36.8 miles and takes about 1 hour via US Highway 9, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within New Jersey, moving you from one part of the Northeast region to another. Given its short length and manageable duration, it's a perfect option for a quick day trip or a brief inter-city commute. You'll likely find the trip to be a practical and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B, with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 45% of the journey on highway stretches. You'll spend a good portion of your time navigating US Highway 9, where you can maintain a consistent pace for up to 11.7 miles at a time. The drive also incorporates local roads like Buckelew Avenue and Cedar Bridge Avenue, which may offer a slightly different pace and driving feel. Expect a blend of more open road driving and segments that require more attention to local traffic and intersections.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
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 36.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
5
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Buckelew Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Forsgate Drive | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CR 522 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 130 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Englishtown-Freehold Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tennent Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Junction, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto CR 522
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CR 522
3
Turn right onto US 130; CR 522
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130; CR 522
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left
293 ft
·
14 sec
6
Continue on this road
340 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on NJ 32
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckelew Avenue
9
Continue on CR 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Avenue
10
Continue on CR 522
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
11
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto CR 522
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tennent Avenue
13
Continue on CR 522
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Englishtown-Freehold Road
14
Continue on CR 522
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Englishtown Road
15
Continue on CR 522
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Freehold-Englishtown Road
16
Turn left
511 ft
·
8 sec
17
Merge onto US 9
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
19
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
23
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Monmouth Junction, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Monmouth Junction, 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
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 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 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
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
10:03 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
1 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 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 36.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 9, Buckelew Avenue, Cedar Bridge Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Monmouth Junction, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.10 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 36.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Monmouth Junction, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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