Origin
Crandon Lakes, NJ
Late night in Crandon Lakes on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crandon Lakes, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
107.5 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crandon Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 107.5-mile drive from Crandon Lakes, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take around 2 hours and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway, NJ 15, and NJ 24, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or transition. Since there are no recommended stops, you can plan to complete this journey in a single stretch, enjoying a direct path through New Jersey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.8 miles from Crandon Lakes, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 37.9 mi | 45m |
| NJ 15 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| I 287 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crandon Lakes, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Lower Lake West
97 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lower Lake West
2
Turn right onto Lone Pine Trail
209 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lone Pine Trail
3
Turn right onto Minisink Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Minisink Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Copeley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Copeley Road
5
Turn right onto CR 521
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Kemah - Mecca Lake Road
6
Turn straight onto CR 626
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Halsey Road
7
Turn right onto CR 626
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road
8
Continue on CR 626
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Halsey Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 206
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hampton House Road
10
Turn left onto NJ 94
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Morris Farm Lafayette Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto NJ 15; NJ 94
15 mi
·
21 min
·
NJ 15; NJ 94
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: New York
13
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 43
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 287
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 78
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP South
24
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
31
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
33
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
34
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
35
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
36
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
37
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, this trip is best tackled in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave early to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Garden State Parkway. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily complete this 107.5-mile journey without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $18, and ensure you're prepared for highway driving conditions. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the Garden State Parkway's toll system beforehand to ensure a smoother passage.
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 53.8 miles from Crandon Lakes, NJ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 24 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crandon Lakes, 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 Crandon Lakes, NJ
This is one driving day of about 107.5 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Crandon Lakes, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 37.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Crandon Lakes, 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 295 decision points cluster between mile 34.7 and 97.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
34.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
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 43
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
9
34.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
7
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
97.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
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 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.82 one way
$35.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.64
Garden State Parkway
(44.1 mi)
$2.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live 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
47 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
2h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-dominated experience on this route, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 37.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This highway-focused profile suggests a drive characterized by smooth, albeit potentially busy, travel conditions for the majority of your journey. While the specific road types are primarily highways, the progression of NJ 15 and NJ 24 may offer slight variations in the driving environment as you approach your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 107.5 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 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Crandon Lakes, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Somerville, New York City, Newark, Gsp South and Trenton.
Mahwah
34.7 mi in
|
~52m
Somerville
34.8 mi in
|
~52m
New York City
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Newark
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Gsp South
52.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Trenton
97.3 mi in
|
~2h 10m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 24m. Total distance: 107.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m 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 37.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.64 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Brick, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brick, 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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