Origin
Brick, NJ
Night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Mendham, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
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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Mendham, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 71-mile drive from Brick, NJ to Mendham, NJ takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily be on NJ 18, I-287, and NJ 34, with a significant portion of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $12, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this length. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a straightforward excursion within the Northeast region, offering a practical way to get from the coast towards central New Jersey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| I 287 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| NJ 34 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Easton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Mount Airy Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mendham Road | 1.6 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 Mendham, 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
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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 Brook
Use 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
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 26B
Toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville
Use the right lane.
26
Turn straight onto CR 525
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mount Airy Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on CR 525
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Airy Road
28
Continue on Anderson Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Anderson Hill Road
29
Continue on CR 525
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Mendham Road
30
Continue on CR 525
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bernardsville Road
31
Continue on CR 525
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bernardsville Road
32
Continue on CR 525
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hilltop Road
33
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 525
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilltop Road
34
Turn right onto CR 510
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mendham Road
35
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under 2 hours, this route offers great flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and be in Mendham by lunchtime, or head out after work for an evening arrival. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps during the longest stretch on NJ 18. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is only $12, so a full tank will easily cover the entire trip. Consider leaving before peak traffic hours to maximize your time on the road and minimize any potential delays.
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 35.5 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 44m 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 44m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mendham, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Ber...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Mendham, NJ
Night in Mendham on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
36 mi in
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
2 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
1h 35m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 68.5
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$10
near mile 66.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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 29.4
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 71
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 71-mile journey, with 82% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles on NJ 18, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While the profile is predominantly highway, you'll navigate a mix of major arteries like I-287 alongside state highways, providing a generally efficient and direct path. The road character is geared towards getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 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 I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near NJ 34.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71 miles you will encounter 18 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 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; at 42.7 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
615 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
829 ft
Total Descent
235 ft
Highest Point
615 ft
~71 mi in
Elevation Range
593 ft
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 Mendham, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah, Cr 525 North: Mount Airy Road North and Bernardsville.
So Bound Brook
42.7 mi in
|
~53m
Mahwah
47.2 mi in
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~1h 1m
Cr 525 North: Mount Airy Road North
63.4 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Bernardsville
63.4 mi in
|
~1h 20m
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 1h 35m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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 Mendham, 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 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; at 42.7 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, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 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 Mendham, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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