Origin
Plainsboro Center, NJ
Evening in Plainsboro Center on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainsboro Center, 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 1m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainsboro Center, NJ
Andrew Patrick Photo
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Plainsboro Center, NJ to Brick, NJ is 37.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m via NJ 33 and US Highway 9, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and stays entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey. The drive is a mixed bag of highway and local roads, so expect some variety as you make your way toward the coast. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NJ 33, US Highway 9, and Dey Road, providing a good balance between faster travel and more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.3 miles, primarily on NJ 33, giving you a solid segment of consistent driving. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, transitioning from more suburban settings to potentially more commercial areas as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near US 130.
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 37.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (CR 615 / Station Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 130
Turn right onto US 130
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 615 / Station Road
Turn left onto CR 615 / Station Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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.
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 33 | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 9 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Dey Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Applegarth Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 130 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Station Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 33
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainsboro Center, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Edgemere Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Edgemere Avenue
2
Continue on Dey Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dey Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 615
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 615
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury Station Road
6
Turn right onto CR 619
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Applegarth Road
7
Turn left onto NJ 33
10 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 33
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 9
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
11
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
15
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Plainsboro Center, NJ · 30m 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Plainsboro Center, 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
$6.06 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.95 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
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
Evening in Brick on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
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 1m 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 Plainsboro Center, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 37.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 33, US Highway 9, Dey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Plainsboro Center, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.06 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 37.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (CR 615 / Station Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plainsboro Center, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park.
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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