Origin
Belmar, NJ
Afternoon in Belmar on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmar, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmar, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Belmar, NJ to Brick, NJ is 11.2 miles and takes about 14m via NJ 70, River Road, and NJ 35, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the state of New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a quick transition between coastal communities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger New Jersey exploration. You'll find it's a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| NJ 35 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| D Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmar, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on D Street
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
D Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 35; NJ 71
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
355 ft
·
4 sec
·
NJ 35
5
Continue on NJ 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35
6
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
7
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road
Turn left onto NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 35
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Brick on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
1% 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
42 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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 57% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along NJ 70. As you travel, expect a blend of faster-paced highway sections interspersed with more local road driving. The character of the drive shifts subtly as you navigate through different stretches of NJ 70, River Road, and NJ 35, providing a varied, albeit brief, driving experience. You'll get a feel for both efficient travel and more community-oriented roads.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 10th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (NJ 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brick, NJ
Full guide →Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (NJ 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brick, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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