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Trip from Brick, NJ to Morris, 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 25m

Distance

54.5 mi

88 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Morris, NJ, NJ

Morris, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

Embarking on this 54.5-mile journey from Brick, NJ, to Morris, NJ, will take approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. This drive, estimated to cost around $9 in fuel, is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily via NJ 70 and State Route 38, with some segments on Lakehurst Road. The route offers a mixed driving profile, making it a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration, it's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy commute between these New Jersey locations without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 20.6 mi 30m
State Route 38 10.7 mi 14m
Lakehurst Road 5.5 mi 9m
Pemberton – Browns Mills Road 3.7 mi 5m
South Church Street 3 mi 5m
Pemberton Bypass 2.1 mi 3m
South Pemberton Road 2.1 mi 3m
Church Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 20.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Morris, NJ.

1

Start on (631)

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Brick Boulevard
2

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec
3

Turn slight right onto CR 528

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Cedar Bridge Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
5

Merge onto NJ 70

10 mi · 16 min · NJ 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Enter roundabout

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
7

Continue

260 ft · 4 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
8

Continue on NJ 70

10 mi · 14 min · NJ 70
9

Turn right onto CR 530

5.5 mi · 9 min · Lakehurst Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on CR 530

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Juliustown Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 530

3.7 mi · 5 min · Pemberton – Browns Mills Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto CR 530; CR 687

2.1 mi · 3 min · Pemberton Bypass
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on CR 530

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Hampton Street
14

Continue on CR 530

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on NJ 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 38
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on NJ 38

11 mi · 14 min · State Route 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto CR 607

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
18

Continue on CR 607

1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Road
19

Turn left onto US 130

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Burlington Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Tacony Bridge
21

Merge onto NJ 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · Palmyra Bridge Boulevard
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward CR 543 South: River Road, Camden
23

Turn right onto CR 543

0.1 mi · 18 sec · New River Road
24

Continue on CR 543

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
25

Turn left

95 ft · 9 sec
26

Turn left

171 ft · 12 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census designated place in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Browns Mills, NJ

27 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

Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Browns Mills, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | NJ 70

Merge onto NJ 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Enter roundabout toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix,...
5
11.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Right toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix,...
5
21.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | CR 530 / Lakehurst Road

Turn right onto CR 530 / Lakehurst Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
27.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road

Turn left onto CR 530 / Pemberton – Browns Mills Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.04 one way

$18.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.90 $19.79
premium $4.93 $10.57 $21.14
diesel $5.61 $12.03 $24.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.72 $2.62
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morris, NJ

Late night in Morris on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m 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?

This drive features a 59% highway share, indicating a good portion of your time will be spent on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.6 miles along NJ 70. Expect a mixed driving experience, transitioning between more open highway conditions and local road segments as you progress toward Morris. The road's character shifts throughout, offering varied driving dynamics rather than a monotonous experience. You'll likely encounter a blend of traffic patterns typical of this region.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on NJ 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 0.9 miles in near NJ 70.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (NJ 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Brick, NJ to Morris, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cherry Hill along the way.

Cherry Hill

11.4 mi in | ~18m

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 25m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on NJ 70. 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 Morris, 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 0.9 miles (NJ 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morris, 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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