Road Trips from Brick, NJ
Heading out of Brick, you've got a good range of day trip options, mostly focused on the northern part of the state. Most routes are under two hours and stick to flatter terrain, making for straightforward drives. You'll also find that all these destinations are near at least one major national park, offering plenty of green space to explore. It's a solid setup for a quick escape into nature without a long haul.
Total Routes
16
Shortest
1h
With Parks Nearby
16
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
Hackettstown, NJ
1h 49m80.6 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive takes you 80.6 miles north. It's one of the longer options, but shares a high 8 drive score. You'll be near Morristown National Historical Park and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, offering more significant outdoor exploration than many shorter trips.
Mendham, NJ
1h 35m71 mi one way
At 71 miles and 1.6 hours, this is a slightly shorter option than Hackettstown. It boasts a drive score of 7 and proximity to Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. The terrain is mostly flat, making for an easy drive.
Washington, NJ
1h 46m82.1 mi one way
This 82.1-mile trip is similar in length to Hackettstown at 1.8 hours, with the same drive score of 7. It offers access to Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. The terrain is mostly flat, consistent with many northern NJ drives.
Haledon, NJ
1h 36m72.7 mi one way
A 72.7-mile drive that takes 1.6 hours, this route is comparable in time to Mendham. It has a drive score of 7 and puts you near Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Weston, NJ
1h 11m53 mi one way
This is your shortest and quickest option, covering 53 miles in just 1.2 hours. It still offers a drive score of 7 and access to parks like Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. The mostly flat terrain makes it a very accessible choice.
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Sussex, NJ
2h 20m106.2 mi one way
At 106.2 miles and 2.3 hours, this is the longest drive on the list. It has a strong drive score of 8 and features gently rolling terrain. You'll be near Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park.
Hope, NJ
2h 5m93.9 mi one way
This 93.9-mile drive will take about 2.1 hours, featuring a drive score of 8. It's longer than many options but offers access to Morristown National Historical Park and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The terrain is mostly flat.
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Sussex, NJ
2h 20m106.2 mi one way
Hope, NJ
2h 5m93.9 mi one way
Hackettstown, NJ
1h 49m80.6 mi one way
Mendham, NJ
1h 35m71 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild temperatures for exploring parks like Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area, accessible on these mostly flat drives.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives like the one to Sussex, with ample daylight to enjoy the numerous parks nearby.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain makes for easy drives to see fall foliage around parks like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Winter
Winter drives are straightforward on the predominantly flat terrain, with indoor options at historical parks like Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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