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Trip from Brick, NJ to Franklin Park, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

48.2 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Downtown Franklin Park, NJ, NJ

Franklin Park, NJ

Thomas Parker

Trip Overview

The drive from Brick, NJ to Franklin Park, NJ covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m 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, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 48.2 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 18 and NJ 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.7 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 27 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 21.7 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 48.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.6 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These 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.
5
18.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | NJ 18

Merge onto NJ 18

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
40.2 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
7
43.1 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
46.8 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward Finnegans Lane

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

Use the right lane. Toward Finnegans Lane

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 Brick, NJ to Franklin Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

Trenton

40.2 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 18 21.7 mi 25m
NJ 34 11.3 mi 14m
US 1 6.2 mi 8m
NJ 70 5.5 mi 7m
NJ 33 1.1 mi 1m
Finnegans Lane 1 mi 1m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Chambersbridge Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 18 — 21.7 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Franklin Park, 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 · 25 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
18

Merge onto US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

276 ft · 4 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

387 ft · 6 sec · US 1
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 1
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 8 sec
Toward Finnegans Lane Use the right lane.
24

Turn straight onto CR 682

1.0 mi · 1 min · Finnegans Lane
25

Turn left onto NJ 27

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Lincoln Highway
26

Turn left

12 ft · 0 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.1 mi from Brick, NJ · 31m into the drive

census designated place in New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morganville, NJ

24 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

Hamilton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morganville, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Franklin Park, NJ

The final approach into Franklin Park, 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

$7.99 one way

$15.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.75 $17.50
premium $4.93 $9.35 $18.70
diesel $5.61 $10.64 $21.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.5 0 $5.06 $2.31
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.22 $1.93
EV Truck/SUV 19.3 0 $6.75 $3.08

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brick, NJ

Night in Brick on Thursday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Franklin Park, NJ

Night in Franklin Park on Thursday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

18 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 3m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brick, NJ to Franklin Park, NJ covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 18, NJ 34, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.99 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 48.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.6 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Franklin Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.

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