Origin
Brick, NJ
Night in Brick on Thursday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Annandale, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Annandale, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Annandale, NJ covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 18, NJ 34, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 70.6 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 18 and NJ 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.2 miles on NJ 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near NJ 34.
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 70.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
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 Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
6
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 287
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 21B
Toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
7
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Annandale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward Annandale
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Annandale, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah and Pennsylvania.
So Bound Brook
42.7 mi in
|
~53m
Mahwah
47.2 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Pennsylvania
57.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| NJ 34 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 287 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Easton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 22.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Annandale, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
332 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto CR 549
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chambersbridge Road
4
Turn right onto NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
5
Continue on NJ 70
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto NJ 35
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 35
8
Continue on NJ 34
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
287 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
10
Continue on NJ 34
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 34
11
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
13
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
14
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
16
Merge onto NJ 18
22 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
20
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Landing Lane
21
Turn right onto CR 527
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
23
Merge onto I 287
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 287
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21B
Toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
26
Merge onto I 78
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward Annandale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto US 22
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 22
29
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
30
Continue on Beaver Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beaver Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Brick, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annandale, NJ
The final approach into Annandale, 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
$11.70 one way
$23.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Annandale, NJ
Night in Annandale on Thursday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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 29m 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 Brick, NJ to Annandale, NJ covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 18, NJ 34, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Brick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.70 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 70.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brick, NJ and Annandale, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah and Pennsylvania.
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