Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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.
Manalapan, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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If you are planning a quick trip from Manalapan to Brick, you are looking at a straightforward 22.9-mile drive. Expect to spend about 36 minutes on the road, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your journey primarily utilizes US Highway 9, NJ 33, and Cedar Bridge Avenue to navigate between these two Northeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit. This route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, serving as a practical connection between these New Jersey communities. Whether you are commuting or visiting, the duration is short enough to remain stress-free.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 9 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| NJ 33 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Manalapan, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on CR 527A
Turn sharp right onto NJ 33
Take the exit
Merge onto US 9
Continue on US 9
Turn left onto NJ 88
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Continue on CR 528
Turn left onto NJ 70
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto NJ 33
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Manalapan on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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 36-minute journey is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 72% of your time spent on major roads. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs over 9.6 miles on US Highway 9, which dictates much of the drive's pace. The transition between NJ 33 and the local segments like Cedar Bridge Avenue creates a shift from faster highway speeds to more localized driving. Because it is a shorter distance, you won't encounter the fatigue associated with long-haul transit. Expect a consistent, functional experience behind the wheel as you move through these New Jersey corridors.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 9 and NJ 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 33.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 33): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
156 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
200 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
Top landmarks
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 36m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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