Road Trips from Brick, NJ
Looking for a quick escape from Brick, NJ? You've got options for day trips that lean into the highway for efficiency, mostly on flat terrain. Several routes put you within a couple of hours of major historical parks, perfect for a dose of nature and history without a long haul. Think of these as easy drives to get you out of town for a few hours, with opportunities to explore significant natural and historical sites nearby.
Total Routes
86
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
68
Under 2 hours
82 total in this range
Delanco, NJ
1h 17m52.5 mi one way
Kingwood, NJ
1h 39m63.2 mi one way
Beverly, NJ
1h 13m50.4 mi one way
Highlands, NJ
44m31.5 mi one way
Pemberton, NJ
52m32.8 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Sussex, NJ
2h 20m106.2 mi one way
This 2.3-hour drive to Sussex, NJ, is the longest option, covering 106.2 miles. It boasts a high drive score of 8. While it has gently rolling terrain, it provides access to historical parks like Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park.
Hope, NJ
2h 5m93.9 mi one way
This 2.1-hour drive to Hope, NJ, is one of the longer options at 93.9 miles, featuring a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. It's a good choice if you're looking to explore parks like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area or Morristown National Historical Park.
Vernon Valley, NJ
2h 22m105 mi one way
Fredon, NJ
2h 10m91.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Delanco, NJ
1h 17m52.5 mi one way
Kingwood, NJ
1h 39m63.2 mi one way
Beverly, NJ
1h 13m50.4 mi one way
Sussex, NJ
2h 20m106.2 mi one way
Hope, NJ
2h 5m93.9 mi one way
Highlands, NJ
44m31.5 mi one way
Brigantine, NJ
1h 29m65.6 mi one way
Hackettstown, NJ
1h 49m80.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers access to numerous parks like Morristown National Historical Park, with mostly flat terrain making for pleasant exploration.
Summer
Summer day trips are well-suited to the highway routes, with parks like Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area providing outdoor activities.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain and highway accessibility make fall drives to destinations near historical parks a straightforward choice.
Winter
Winter road conditions are generally manageable on these mostly highway routes, with historical parks remaining accessible.
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