Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
None
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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Florence, NJ
Aisling Kerr
This 43.2-mile drive from Brick, NJ to Florence, NJ takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on Central Jersey Expressway, County Line Road, and Cedar Bridge Avenue, with about 39% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this length. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, so you'll be staying close to home.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, balancing highway speeds with more local road conditions. Nearly 40% of the 43.2 miles are on highways, offering some stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.1 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift between these faster segments and the more varied pace of county roads like County Line Road and Cedar Bridge Avenue. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous interstate driving for the entire hour.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NJ 88 / Main Street.
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 14 significant decision points across 43.2 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 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CR 526 / County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 526 / County Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130 / Burlington Pike toward US 130 South, I 295: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Burlington-Bordentown Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Burlington Pike | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Robbinsville Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Delaware Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Florence, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Continue on this road
Turn straight onto CR 528
Continue on CR 528
Turn left onto NJ 88
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
Turn left onto CR 526
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 638
Turn slight right onto CR 526
Turn right onto CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Merge onto US 130
Continue on US 130
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 206
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130
Continue on US 130
Turn right onto CR 656
Continue on CR 656
Turn left onto Broad Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Brick, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 43.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Florence, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Florence, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brick on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Florence on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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