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Trip from Brick, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

70.2 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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borough of New Jersey

Frenchtown, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brick, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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, NJ 29, River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.64 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.

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Brick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Brick, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 21.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NJ 88 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 14.4 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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.
5
14.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway

Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | NJ 12 / Bridge Street

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 12 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

5
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | South Harrison Street

Turn left onto South Harrison Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Jersey Expressway 21.1 mi 24m
NJ 29 18.8 mi 29m
River Drive 7 mi 12m
County Line Road 6.3 mi 11m
Risler Street 4.6 mi 8m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 4.4 mi 7m
Daniel Bray Highway 1.7 mi 3m
Madison Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Central Jersey Expressway — 21.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Frenchtown, 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

21 mi · 24 min · Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on NJ 29

19 mi · 29 min · NJ 29
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto NJ 29; NJ 179

274 ft · 8 sec · Bridge Street
17

Turn right onto NJ 29

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
18

Continue on NJ 29

1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
19

Continue on NJ 29

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
20

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 29

4.6 mi · 8 min · Risler Street
21

Continue on NJ 29

7.0 mi · 12 min · River Drive
22

Continue on NJ 29

0.6 mi · 1 min · Trenton Avenue
23

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 12

170 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
24

Turn left onto South Harrison Street

71 ft · 3 sec · South Harrison Street
25

Arrive at destination

South Harrison Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 miles.

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 15 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frenchtown, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brick, NJ

This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Brick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.1 mi from Brick, NJ · 50m into the drive

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

35 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

Manalapan, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Frenchtown, NJ

The final approach into Frenchtown, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brick Township, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Peddler's Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 60.2

Lahaska, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12157944000

Visit website

BORO Restaurant | Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 45.1

Pennington, New Jersey

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+16097304100

Visit website

Giggleberry Fair and Painted Pony Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 60.2

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12157944047

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.1

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 30.1

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 20.1

Clarksburg, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.1

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.1

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 20.1

Jackson Township, New Jersey

+18882642208

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.1

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.1

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Frenchtown Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 70.2

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

Visit website

Historic Uhlerstown Covered Bridge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 70.2

Erwinna, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

The Bucks County Children's Museum - Advance Ticketing Recommended

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 55.2

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12156931290

Visit website

Howell Living History Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.2

Lambertville, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16097373299

Visit website

Bowman’s Hill Tower

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.2

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12154934076

Visit website

Delaware Canal State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 55.2

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

New Hope Visitors Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 55.2

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12158623347

Visit website

Washington Crossing State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 45.1

Titusville, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+16097370623

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.64 one way

$23.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.75 $25.49
premium $4.93 $13.61 $27.23
diesel $5.61 $15.50 $31.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Morning in Brick on Saturday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frenchtown, NJ

Morning in Frenchtown on Saturday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

35 mi in

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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 48m 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 Frenchtown, NJ covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, NJ 29, River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.1 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 $11.64 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 70.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 14.4 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Brick, NJ to Frenchtown, 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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