Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Madison Park, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
The drive from Brick, NJ to Madison Park, NJ covers 36.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 34, NJ 18, US Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on NJ 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 34 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| NJ 18 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 9 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Ernston Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Harvard Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Villanova Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Madison Park, 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
Take the exit
Merge onto US 9
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 673
Turn left onto Villanova Road
At end of road, turn right onto Princeton Road
Turn left onto Harvard Road
Continue on Harvard Road
Continue on Harvard Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 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 14.8 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto CR 673 / Ernston Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Princeton Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.34 one way
$12.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $5.13 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Madison Park on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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.
36.9 mi in 49m, mostly highway — 11.3 mi of that is on NJ 34.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 34 and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near NJ 34.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
251 ft
Total Descent
150 ft
Highest Point
158 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
136 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Madison Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
New York
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 49m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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