Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Lawrence, NJ
James Kampeis
If you are planning a quick excursion from Brick to Lawrence, you are looking at a manageable 37.4-mile trek. Expect to spend about one hour behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Central Jersey Expressway, County Line Road, and Cedar Bridge Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is an efficient way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Since the entire drive is contained within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. This trip is ideal for those who prefer a short, predictable commute over a long-haul haul.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Hughes Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Robbinsville-Allentown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Nottingham Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Robbinsville Road Bypass | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Lawrence, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Continue on this road
Turn straight onto CR 528
Continue on CR 528
Turn left onto NJ 88
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
Turn left onto CR 526
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 638
Turn slight right onto CR 526
Turn right onto CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 526
Continue on CR 526
Turn straight onto (618)
Turn right onto Mercer Street
Turn left onto Hughes Drive
At end of road, turn right onto CR 533
Continue on CR 533
Turn left onto CR 608
Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard
Continue on Fountayne Boulevard
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 526 / County Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 526: Allentown, Robbinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 526 West: Robbinsville, Industrial Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto CR 533 / Quakerbridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a mixed profile, balancing faster transit with local roadway navigation. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, though the character of the road shifts as you transition between the specified main routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 13.5-mile segment on the Central Jersey Expressway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Because the route combines expressway driving with local road segments, you get a varied experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Expect the flow of traffic to change as you move off the expressway and onto the smaller arterial roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NJ 88 / Main Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CR 526 / County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Lawrence, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526: Allentown, Robbinsville, Cr 526 West: Robbinsville and Industrial Park.
Cr 526: Allentown
Robbinsville
Cr 526 West: Robbinsville
Industrial Park
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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