Origin
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to East Franklin, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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East Franklin, NJ
Matt Weissinger
Trip Overview
This 43.9-mile drive from Brick, NJ to East Franklin, NJ is a quick trip, estimated to take just 58 minutes. With 94% of the route being highway-focused, it's an efficient journey perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on NJ 18, NJ 34, and NJ 70, making it a straightforward navigation. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this length. Since it's a short drive within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, no overnight stays are necessary. This route is ideal if you're looking for a swift and uncomplicated transfer between these two New Jersey locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| NJ 34 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Route 18 Service Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Albany Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Easton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 22.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and East Franklin, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
332 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto CR 549
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chambersbridge Road
4
Turn right onto NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
5
Continue on NJ 70
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto NJ 35
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 35
8
Continue on NJ 34
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
287 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
10
Continue on NJ 34
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 34
11
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
13
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
14
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
16
Merge onto NJ 18
22 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
CR 527
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 18 Service Road
Toward NJ 18 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Toward NJ 27 South: Albany Street, Princeton
20
Turn straight onto NJ 27; CR 514
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Albany Street
21
Turn right onto CR 514; CR 527
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Easton Avenue
22
Turn left onto CR 514
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
23
Turn right onto North Lawrence Avenue
388 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Lawrence Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
North Lawrence Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Brick, 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 6 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NJ 35
Merge onto NJ 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NJ 18
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527 toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Cam...
6
41.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 27 South: Albany Street, Princeton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 27 South: Albany Street, Princeton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
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
East Franklin, NJ
Late night in East Franklin on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 most of this 43.9-mile journey, with 94% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles on NJ 18, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, you'll transition between NJ 18, NJ 34, and NJ 70, so be prepared for potential changes in speed limits and traffic patterns as you switch highways. This route prioritizes directness and efficiency over winding scenic byways, providing a smooth, albeit potentially monotonous, drive for the majority of its 58-minute duration.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near NJ 35.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and East Franklin, NJ, road signs point toward Cook/Douglass Campus and Highland Park.
Cook/Douglass Campus
40.8 mi in
|
~51m
|
via CR 527
Highland Park
40.8 mi in
|
~51m
|
via CR 527
About the Cities
Starting 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 58m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on NJ 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 East Franklin, 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 6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Franklin, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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