Origin
Plainsboro Center, NJ
Late night in Plainsboro Center on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainsboro Center, 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
1h 1m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainsboro Center, NJ
Andrew Patrick Photo
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Plainsboro Center, NJ to Brick, NJ is 37.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m via NJ 33 and US Highway 9, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and stays entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey. The drive is a mixed bag of highway and local roads, so expect some variety as you make your way toward the coast. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 33 | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 9 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Dey Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Applegarth Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 130 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Station Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 33
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainsboro Center, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Edgemere Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Edgemere Avenue
2
Continue on Dey Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dey Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 615
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 615
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury Station Road
6
Turn right onto CR 619
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Applegarth Road
7
Turn left onto NJ 33
10 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 33
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 9
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
11
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
15
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Plainsboro Center, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 130
Turn right onto US 130
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 615 / Station Road
Turn left onto CR 615 / Station Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
12:42 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
1 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
1h 1m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NJ 33, US Highway 9, and Dey Road, providing a good balance between faster travel and more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.3 miles, primarily on NJ 33, giving you a solid segment of consistent driving. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, transitioning from more suburban settings to potentially more commercial areas as you approach your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on NJ 33.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near US 130.
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 37.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (CR 615 / Station Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 10.3 miles on NJ 33. 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 4.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (CR 615 / Station Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. 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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