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Trip from Princeton Meadows, 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

59m

Distance

35.9 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Princeton Meadows, NJ, NJ

Princeton Meadows, NJ

Mohan Nannapaneni

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 35.9-mile drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 59 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 61%, you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly for a day trip. This route is entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick getaway or an easy transfer between locations without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 33 11.9 mi 16m
US Highway 9 9.6 mi 14m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 4.1 mi 7m
Hightstown Bypass 2.4 mi 3m
Madison Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Ancil Davison Road 1.1 mi 2m
George Davison Road 1.1 mi 1m
Cranbury Neck Road 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NJ 33 — 11.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

285 ft · 26 sec · this road
2

Turn left

157 ft · 16 sec
3

At end of road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive

273 ft · 12 sec · Hunters Glen Drive
4

Continue on Tamarron Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Tamarron Drive
5

Continue on George Davison Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · George Davison Road
6

Turn left onto CR 615

1.1 mi · 1 min · Cranbury Neck Road
7

Turn right onto Ancil Davison Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Ancil Davison Road
8

Turn right onto CR 535

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Old Trenton Road
9

Turn left onto One Mile Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · One Mile Road
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 133 East
11

Merge onto NJ 133

2.4 mi · 3 min · Hightstown Bypass
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward NJ 33: Freehold, Hightsown Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn slight left onto NJ 33

12 mi · 16 min · NJ 33
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto US 9

9.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 9

1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
17

Turn left onto NJ 88

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on CR 528

4.1 mi · 7 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Turn left onto NJ 70

0.6 mi · 59 sec · NJ 70
21

At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Brick Boulevard
22

Arrive at destination

(631)

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Colts Neck, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colts Neck, NJ

18 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

Lakewood, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manalapan, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Princeton Meadows, 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 0.1 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hunters Glen Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive

Navigation decision point

7
7.2 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward NJ 33: Freehold, Hightsown

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 NJ 33: Freehold, Hightsown
6
19.3 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
7
30.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | South Clifton Avenue

Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.95 one way

$11.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.52 $13.04
premium $4.93 $6.96 $13.92
diesel $5.61 $7.93 $15.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Princeton Meadows, NJ

Afternoon in Princeton Meadows on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Afternoon in Brick on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

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

17 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

59m 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 drive for this trip, with 61% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles on NJ 33, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While primarily on highways like NJ 33 and US Highway 9, you'll also navigate sections on Cedar Bridge Avenue, suggesting a transition between quicker travel and more local road experiences as you approach your destination. This blend ensures the drive isn't monotonous, offering varied road conditions.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on NJ 33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 33 and US Highway 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunters Glen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 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.

On the drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Hightsown along the way.

Hightsown

7.2 mi in | ~14m

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 59m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on NJ 33. 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunters Glen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — 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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