Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Brick, NJ is 13.6 miles and takes about 20m via NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's an easy journey perfect for a quick errand or a brief excursion. You'll spend most of your time on local roads with a moderate highway share, making it a practical drive for most vehicles. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| Gully Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| NJ 35 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Belmar Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 138 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| New Bedford Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Gully Road
2
Continue on CR 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Boulevard
3
Turn slight right onto New Bedford Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
New Bedford Road
4
Turn left onto NJ 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 138
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto NJ 35
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
355 ft
·
4 sec
·
NJ 35
8
Continue on NJ 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35
9
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
10
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 35 / River Road
Merge onto NJ 35 / River Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 35
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 54% of the journey on highways, providing stretches of quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on NJ 70, offering a good segment of consistent driving. The road character shifts between more direct highway segments and local road sections as you progress towards your destination. Expect a blend of speeds and traffic patterns, typical for a route connecting suburban areas within the same state. It's not a purely monotonous interstate, nor is it a winding country road, but rather a functional connection between two New Jersey locales.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on NJ 70.
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 3.8 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 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles (NJ 35 / River Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (NJ 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 20m. Total distance: 13.6 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 (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on NJ 70. 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 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles (NJ 35 / River Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (NJ 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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