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Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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Brick, NJ
Garrison Gao
Lawrence, NJ
Ren Aukeman
The drive from Brick, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, County Line Road, Cedar Bridge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.7 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
The drive from Brick, NJ to Lawrence, NJ covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 37.4 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 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 CR 526: Allentown, Robbinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 526 West: Robbinsville, Industrial Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto CR 533 / Quakerbridge Road
Navigation decision point
Between Brick, NJ and Lawrence, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526: Allentown, Robbinsville, Cr 526 West: Robbinsville and Industrial Park.
Cr 526: Allentown
Robbinsville
Cr 526 West: Robbinsville
Industrial Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Hughes Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Robbinsville-Allentown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Nottingham Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Robbinsville Road Bypass | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Lawrence, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 526
Continue on CR 526
Turn straight onto (618)
Turn right onto Mercer Street
Turn left onto Hughes Drive
At end of road, turn right onto CR 533
Continue on CR 533
Turn left onto CR 608
Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard
Continue on Fountayne Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37.4 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.7 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 37.4 miles and 1h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Brick, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brick on Monday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Lawrence on Monday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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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