Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Monmouth Junction, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Brick, NJ to Monmouth Junction, NJ is 36.5 miles and takes about 1 hour via US Highway 9, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Jersey, offering a straightforward journey. The drive is a mixed bag, not a pure highway experience, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this route when you need a simple, direct connection between these two locations in the Northeast.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Buckelew Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Forsgate Drive | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CR 522 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 130 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Englishtown-Freehold Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tennent Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Monmouth Junction, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Continue on this road
Turn straight onto CR 528
Continue on CR 528
Turn left onto NJ 88
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
Continue on US 9
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Continue on CR 522
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522; CR 527
Turn left onto CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Continue on CR 522
Turn left onto CR 612
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 130
Turn left onto CR 522
Turn slight right
Turn left onto Ridge 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.2 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 5 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 130
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
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 Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Monmouth Junction on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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.
This drive features a 43% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a blend of faster-paced sections and more local road driving. The longest stretch without interruption is 11.7 miles on US Highway 9. As you travel, expect the road character to shift; you'll move between more open highway segments and areas with more traffic signals and local access. This mixed profile means you'll need to stay alert to changing speed limits and driving conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NJ 88 / Main Street.
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 36.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (CR 522; CR 527 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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