Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Farmingdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
This short 12.6-mile drive from Brick, NJ, to Farmingdale, NJ, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 20 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along Herbertsville Road, NJ 70, and Lakewood Farmingdale Road. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this trip is very budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged local drive rather than a high-speed transit. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, no overnight stays are necessary, offering flexibility in your travel schedule within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Herbertsville Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| NJ 70 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Lakewood Farmingdale Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chambersbridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Farmingdale, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 549
Turn right onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto CR 549 Spur
Turn right onto CR 547
Continue on CR 524; CR 547
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 3.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NJ 70
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn slight right onto CR 549 Spur / Herbertsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Farmingdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 12.6-mile journey. Only about 28% of the route involves highway driving, so you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on Herbertsville Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. This route is not a monotonous interstate experience; rather, it's a series of connected local roads that require your attention as you navigate between them.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NJ 70.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brick, NJ to Farmingdale, NJ is easy. At 20m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.9 miles (CR 549 Spur / Herbertsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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