Origin
Newton, NJ
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, NJ to Brick, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
90.1 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 90.1-mile drive from Newton to Brick, New Jersey, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing State Route 18, US 206, and NJ 34, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a commute. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. There are no explicitly recommended overnight stops, reinforcing its suitability for a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45 miles from Newton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 22 mi | 28m |
| US 206 | 19.9 mi | 31m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| I 287 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Woodside Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 22 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on US 206; NJ 94; CR 519
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Spring Street
2
Continue on US 206
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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Main Street
3
Continue on US 206
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
4
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi
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12 min
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Woodside Avenue
5
Continue on US 206
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 206
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 206
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
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US 206
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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US 206
9
Merge onto I 80; US 206
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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US 206
Exit 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 206
17 mi
·
27 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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I 287
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
11 mi
·
12 min
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I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Highland Park
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
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26 sec
19
Turn straight onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
22
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
25
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
26
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
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NJ 34
27
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
29
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
30
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
31
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
32
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short distance and duration of this 90.1-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach your destination in Brick. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. The longest stretch on State Route 18 is 22 miles, so plan for any necessary breaks before or after these longer segments. Since it's a single-day drive, consider packing snacks and drinks to maximize your time on the road.
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 45 miles from Newton, NJ, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 1h 8m 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 48m
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 Newton, 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 Newton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Newton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Route 18 for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Newton, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 72.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13.8 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
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 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Som...
8
14 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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US 206
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
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 I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
8
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
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 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
7
72.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.94 one way
$29.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.77 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
62°F
Chester, NJ
45 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
27 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 9m 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.
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 28
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$10
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
$10
near mile 43.5
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 62.1
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 15.5
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 81% of this 90.1-mile journey. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel on roads like State Route 18, where you can cover up to 22 miles without interruption. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates other major state and US highways, offering a dynamic driving feel without significant slowdowns. This means consistent progress is likely, with the road character remaining geared towards efficient travel for most of the 2-hour, 9-minute duration.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near US 206.
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 21 significant decision points across 90.1 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 13.8 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton, Bound Brook and Highland Park.
Sh 183 North
13.8 mi in
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~23m
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via US 206
Somerville
13.8 mi in
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~23m
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via US 206
Princeton
31.7 mi in
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~52m
Bound Brook
43.9 mi in
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~1h 6m
Highland Park
43.9 mi in
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~1h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Newton, NJ
Full guide →Newton is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
Full guide →Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Orient Baptist Church — historic church building 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 9m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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.
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 13.8 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 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, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park (5 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 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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