Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Lawrenceville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
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.
Brick, NJ
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Lawrenceville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Lawrenceville, NJ covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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, I 295, County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 44 miles, with most of the trip on Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 12 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 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CR 526 / County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 526 / County Line Road
Turn left onto CR 526 / County Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
33.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
7
33.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
8
43 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 206 North: Lawrenceville, Princeton
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 69A
Toward US 206 North: Lawrenceville, Princeton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 19 mi | 21m |
| I 295 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Commodore Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 19 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Lawrenceville, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
3
Turn slight right onto CR 528
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
5
Turn straight onto CR 528
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
6
Continue on CR 528
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Clifton Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 526
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
County Line Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 638
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackson Mills Road
11
Turn slight right onto CR 526
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commodore Boulevard
12
Turn right onto CR 527
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
14
Merge onto I 195
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
17
Turn straight onto CR 620
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Arena Drive
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 295 North
19
Merge onto I 295
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 69A
Toward US 206 North: Lawrenceville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 206
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lawrence Road
22
Continue on US 206
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 206
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Brick, NJ · 35m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrenceville, NJ
The final approach into Lawrenceville, 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
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lawrenceville, NJ
Morning in Lawrenceville on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
22 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Lawrenceville, NJ covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, I 295, County Line Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 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 $7.29 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 44 miles you will encounter 12 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 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CR 526 / County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brick, NJ to Lawrenceville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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