Origin
Piscataway, NJ
Afternoon in Piscataway on Sunday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piscataway, 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
56m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piscataway, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.5-mile drive from Piscataway, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is easily manageable in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 96% of the route utilizing them. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, which is quite economical. This route is focused on efficient travel between two points within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, so don't expect significant shifts in scenery or culture. It’s a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 21.4 mi | 27m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Ave Extension | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| School House Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 21.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piscataway, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Germantown Avenue
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Germantown Avenue
2
Turn right onto School House Lane
497 ft
·
27 sec
·
School House Lane
3
Turn left onto CR 514
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Woodbridge Ave Extension
4
Turn slight right
394 ft
·
17 sec
Toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
5
Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue
329 ft
·
9 sec
·
Woodbridge Avenue
6
Take the ramp
362 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
7
Merge onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
21 mi
·
27 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
13
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
14
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
15
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
17
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
18
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
19
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
20
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Piscataway, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 23.6 — 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
Take the ramp toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Brick on Sunday
Local time
12:05 PM
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
25 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
56m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 41.5-mile trip. You'll primarily be on State Route 18, NJ 34, and NJ 70, with 96% of the journey taking place on these faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 21.4 miles on State Route 18, allowing for a good period of consistent driving. This profile suggests a route designed for moving efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing. The road character is likely one of steady progress, with limited deviations into slower, local roads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 56m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on State Route 18. 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: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and 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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