Origin
Island Heights, NJ
Morning in Island Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Heights, 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
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island Heights, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 9.7-mile drive from Island Heights to Brick in New Jersey is easily manageable within a single day, taking an estimated 18 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Brick Boulevard, Fischer Boulevard, and Hooper Avenue, with only a small portion on highways. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a long-haul journey. Consider this a quick hop perfect for a single day's exploration within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Fischer Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hooper Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Coolidge Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 37 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bay Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chambersbridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brick Boulevard
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Heights, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on (627)
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 37
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Route 37 East
3
Take the exit
506 ft
·
8 sec
4
Continue on (70)
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 571
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Avenue
6
Turn sharp left onto CR 549 Spur
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fischer Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 549
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hooper Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 549
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 549
383 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chambersbridge Road
10
Turn right
246 ft
·
22 sec
11
At end of road, turn left
158 ft
·
17 sec
12
At end of road, turn left
68 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right
320 ft
·
24 sec
14
Turn right onto CR 631
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 37 / Route 37 East
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 37 / Route 37 East
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 571 / Bay Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 571 / Bay Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 549 Spur / Fischer Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto CR 549 Spur / Fischer Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 549 / Brick Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 549 / Brick Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Brick on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
11% 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
5 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
18m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 9.7-mile stretch. With only a 5% highway share, you'll be navigating town roads with a fair number of intersections. The longest uninterrupted segment is 2.7 miles on Brick Boulevard, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns resume. This route prioritizes local access over high-speed transit, so be prepared for traffic lights and changes in speed limits as you make your way through the area.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Brick Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NJ 37 / Route 37 East.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 9.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CR 571 / Bay Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 549 Spur / Fischer Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Brick Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brick, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.7 miles (NJ 37 / Route 37 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CR 571 / Bay Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 549 Spur / Fischer Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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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