Origin
Freehold, NJ
Late night in Freehold on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freehold, NJ to Brick, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freehold, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.2-mile drive from Freehold, NJ to Brick, NJ is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 30 minutes to complete. The route primarily follows US Highway 9, Cedar Bridge Avenue, and Madison Avenue, offering a convenient and accessible journey within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a short, efficient drive without the need for an overnight stay, perfect for a quick trip between these two New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 70 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Clifton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 9
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freehold, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 79; CR 537
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
3
Merge onto US 9
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
5
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
9
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
17.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
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
27 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
30m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along US Highway 9, which provides a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition between main roads like Cedar Bridge Avenue and Madison Avenue, the character of the drive may shift slightly, offering varied scenery and traffic patterns. Overall, it’s a practical drive that balances faster-paced highway sections with more local road segments.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on US Highway 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 30m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on US Highway 9. 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: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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