Origin
Hillsborough, NJ
Morning in Hillsborough on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsborough, 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
1h 17m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsborough, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.8-mile drive from Hillsborough to Brick, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on State Route 18, NJ 34, and Amwell Road, with a significant 75% of the journey focused on highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its brevity and the highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or an efficient commute within the Northeast region, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 22 mi | 28m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Amwell Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Willow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| French Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Somerset Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 22 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Willow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Road
2
Turn right onto CR 514
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Amwell Road
3
Continue on CR 514
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Millstone Bypass
4
Continue on CR 514
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Amwell Road
5
Turn slight right
405 ft
·
19 sec
6
Turn slight right onto CR 514
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Amwell Road
7
Continue on CR 514
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Street
8
Turn right onto CR 617
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
9
Turn left onto NJ 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
10
Continue on NJ 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
French Street
11
Continue on NJ 27; CR 514; CR 527
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Albany Street
12
Turn right onto Burnet Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Burnet Street
Toward NJ 18 South: Burnet Street, to Route 18 South, NJ Turnpike
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
15
Merge onto NJ 18
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Memorial Parkway
16
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
19
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
20
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
21
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
23
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
24
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
25
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
26
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Hillsborough, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 514 / Amwell Road
Turn right onto CR 514 / Amwell Road
Navigation decision point
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Burnet Street
Turn right onto Burnet Street toward NJ 18 South: Burnet Street, to Route 18 South, NJ Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NJ 18 South: Burnet Street, to Route 18...
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 18 South
7
34.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
5
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
32 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 17m 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-focused experience for about 75% of this 52.8-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles along State Route 18. While the route incorporates local roads like NJ 34 and Amwell Road, the overall feel is geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising. You'll notice the drive progresses through distinct sections as you transition between these main arteries, maintaining a consistent pace for most of the trip.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CR 514 / Amwell Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 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 1.4 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Burnet Street): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Hillsborough, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward To Route 18 South and Nj Turnpike.
To Route 18 South
11.8 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Burnet Street
Nj Turnpike
11.8 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Burnet Street
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on State Route 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 Brick, 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 1.4 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Burnet Street): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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