Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Dunellen, NJ
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Brick, NJ to Dunellen, NJ is 51.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via NJ 18, NJ 34, and Memorial Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, it’s a practical option for a quick transit between these two New Jersey locations. You’ll find this route efficient for getting from Point A to Point B without significant detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| NJ 34 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Memorial Parkway | 6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Possumtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bound Brook Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Dunellen, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 549
Turn right onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 35
Continue on NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 18
Continue on NJ 18
Continue on NJ 18
Turn left onto NJ 18
Take the exit
Merge onto Possumtown Road
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 607
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 607
Turn right onto NJ 28
Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
Turn right onto Dunellen Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto NJ 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto Possumtown Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| premium | $5.01 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brick on Saturday
Local time
8:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Dunellen on Saturday
Local time
8:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 90% of the 51.3 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 22.2 miles on NJ 18, which is a significant portion of the trip. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you navigate this section. The remaining 10% of the route will transition to surface roads, likely in the more developed areas closer to your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near NJ 35.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
256 ft
Total Descent
224 ft
Highest Point
157 ft
~25.6 mi in
Elevation Range
135 ft
Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Founded 1887
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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