Origin
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Late night in Monmouth Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Beach, 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
36m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Brick, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Monmouth Beach to Brick is 24.5 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Route 35 and NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on main roads, making it a straightforward journey. It's ideal for a quick transition between locations without a major time commitment. This route is perfect if you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 35 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Kings Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Joline Avenue | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Asbury Park Circle | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 35 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Riverdale Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Boulevard North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 35
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Riverdale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
2
Turn straight onto NJ 36
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard North
3
Turn right onto NJ 36
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Joline Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
5
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NJ-35
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Kings Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Asbury Park Circle
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
355 ft
·
4 sec
·
NJ 35
10
Continue on NJ 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35
11
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
12
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
(631)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Main Street
Turn straight onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NJ 35 / Route 35
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35 / Route 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
NJ 35
Enter roundabout onto NJ 35
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% 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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Route 35, Kings Highway, and NJ 70, providing variety. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.5 miles on Route 35. The road's character shifts as you progress, moving from potentially busier coastal access roads to more direct arteries. It's not a monotonous cruise, but it’s also not overly complex, offering a balanced driving experience.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Route 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Main Street.
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 24.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 5.6 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.4 miles (NJ 35 / Route 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 36m. Total distance: 24.5 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 (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Route 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 5.6 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.4 miles (NJ 35 / Route 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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