Brick, NJ to Hope, NJ is 93.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 5 minutes via NJ 18 and US 202, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward drive. Given its manageable length and duration, this is a great option for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 18
22.2 mi
26m
US 202
17.9 mi
28m
Christopher Columbus Highway
14.6 mi
16m
I 287
11.7 mi
13m
NJ 34
11.3 mi
14m
NJ 70
5.5 mi
7m
Easton Avenue
3.4 mi
5m
Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 22.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Hope, 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
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi·2 min·Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound BrookUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi·18 sec·George Street
20
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi·27 sec·Landing Lane
21
Turn right onto CR 527
3.4 mi·5 min·Easton Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
23
Merge onto I 287
7.2 mi·8 min·I 287
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
4.5 mi·5 min·I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 22BToward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, NetcongUse the right lane.
26
Merge onto US 202; US 206
18 mi·28 min·US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
27
Take the exit onto US 206
0.5 mi·1 min·US 206
Toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
28
Merge onto I 80; US 206
15 mi·16 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 12Toward CR 521: Hope, BlairstownUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
322 ft·10 sec
Toward CR 521 South: HopeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left onto CR 521
1.0 mi·1 min·Hope - Blairstown Road
32
Turn left onto CR 611-M
0.1 mi·11 sec·Millbrook Road
33
Turn slight right onto Walnut Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Walnut Street
34
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of around 2 hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Hope with plenty of daylight left. You can easily complete this trip in one day, so no overnight stay is necessary. Plan for the $15 fuel cost. While there are no designated stops in the data, you'll want to note that the longest stretch without a major change is over 22 miles on NJ 18, so consider a quick break before that point if needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hope, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 18 for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 42.7 and 92.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
42.7 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
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 Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
7
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
59.2 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
8
92.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown
8
92.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 521 South: Hope
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 521 South: Hope
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.61 one way
$33.21 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$18.19
$36.38
premium
$5.24
$19.39
$38.77
diesel
$5.35
$19.78
$39.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.22
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.15
$6.01
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of May 26, 2026
Origin
Brick, NJ
Evening
in Brick on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
S 0 to 5 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hope, NJ
Evening
in Hope on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 5m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 68
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$10
near mile 90.7
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
$10
near mile 42.1
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 29.1
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 77.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 77% of this 93.9-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 22.2 miles on NJ 18. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you get closer to Hope. The abundance of highway miles means you'll encounter many exits and interchanges throughout a significant portion of the trip.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 93.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
718 ft22 ft
Total Climb
857 ft
Total Descent
431 ft
Highest Point
718 ft
~80.5 mi in
Elevation Range
696 ft
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 Hope, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah, Netcong and Newton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hope, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 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, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). 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 Hope, NJ before heading back.
