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Trip from Brick, NJ to Sixmile Run, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

46.7 mi

75 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 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Sixmile Run, NJ, NJ

Sixmile Run, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

Brick, NJ to Sixmile Run, NJ is 46.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via NJ 18, NJ 34, and NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's an ideal route for a quick transit or a day trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination. Expect a largely efficient journey primarily on well-maintained state highways.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on NJ 18, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.7 miles. The roads transition smoothly, offering a consistent driving experience without many technical sections. The primary roads, NJ 18, NJ 34, and NJ 70, are designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll likely encounter steady speeds for most of the 46.7 miles.

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 46.7 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
46.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left 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 Sixmile Run, 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
NJ 70 5.5 mi 7m
US 1 4.6 mi 6m
NJ 33 1.1 mi 1m
Cozzens Lane 0.9 mi 2m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Adams Lane 0.3 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 Sixmile Run, 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

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 1
23

Turn right onto CR 608

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Adams Lane
24

Continue on CR 608

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cozzens Lane
25

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 27

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right

52 ft · 3 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.3 mi from Brick, NJ · 30m into the drive

census designated place in New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morganville, NJ

23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morganville, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sixmile Run, NJ

The final approach into Sixmile Run, 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

$7.74 one way

$15.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.48 $16.96
premium $4.93 $9.06 $18.11
diesel $5.61 $10.31 $20.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brick, NJ

Afternoon in Brick on Friday

Local time

4:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sixmile Run, NJ

Afternoon in Sixmile Run on Friday

Local time

4:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

25 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 1m 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 Sixmile Run, NJ covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NJ 18, NJ 34, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.3 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 $7.74 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 46.7 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 Sixmile Run, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

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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