Origin
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Afternoon in Bradley Gardens on Thursday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradley Gardens, NJ to Brick, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradley Gardens, NJ
Mike Norris
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bradley Gardens, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 18, NJ 34, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on State Route 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 56.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 18 and NJ 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 22 miles on State Route 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East: New York, 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.
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 22 East: New York
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
8
10 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
38.3 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bradley Gardens, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and Highland Park.
Somerville
2.8 mi in
|
~6m
Bound Brook
10 mi in
|
~16m
Highland Park
10 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 22 mi | 28m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 287 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 202 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 22 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Gardens, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 567
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
3
Continue on CR 567
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto CR 567
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
First Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 202
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202
6
Take the exit
460 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 287
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Highland Park
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
14
Turn straight onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto NJ 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
17
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
20
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
21
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
22
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
24
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
25
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
26
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
27
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Bradley Gardens, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 28.1 miles from Bradley Gardens, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
The final approach into Brick, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Brick on Thursday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bradley Gardens, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, NJ 34, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 miles from Bradley Gardens, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bradley Gardens, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and Highland Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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