Origin
Brielle, NJ
Night in Brielle on Sunday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brielle, NJ to Lakewood, NJ
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brielle, NJ
James Kampeis
Lakewood, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt from Brielle to Lakewood, you are looking at a brief 10.6-mile trip that typically takes about 18 minutes. This transit is perfect for a one-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in a single session without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the journey, making it a very economical route within the Northeast. You will navigate primarily via Burnt Tavern Road, East County Line, and Riverview Drive. Because the distance is so manageable, this drive offers a straightforward connection between these two New Jersey locations without any major logistical hurdles.
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
5.3 miles from Brielle, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Highway travel accounts for only 21% of your total mileage, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.3-mile segment along Burnt Tavern Road, which dictates the pace of the trip. The road personality here is functional and direct, requiring your full attention due to the frequent turns. You will not find long, monotonous stretches, so stay alert as you transition between the various roads on your itinerary.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Burnt Tavern Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Higgins Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.6 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 0.1 miles (Higgins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (CR 549): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Higgins Avenue
Turn right onto Higgins Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road
Turn right onto CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
|
CR 549
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 549
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.6 mi into trip
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~16m in
|
CR 547 / Squankum Road
Turn left onto CR 547 / Squankum Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Tavern Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East County Line | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Riverview Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Lanes Mill Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| CR 549 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Squankum Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burnt Tavern Road
— 2.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brielle, NJ and Lakewood, NJ.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
0 sec
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this road
2
Merge onto NJ 35
168 ft
·
2 sec
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NJ 35
3
Take the exit
481 ft
·
20 sec
4
Turn right onto Higgins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Higgins Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 48
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverview Drive
6
Turn sharp left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Turn right onto CR 632
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Burnt Tavern Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto CR 549
207 ft
·
7 sec
·
CR 549
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 549
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 549
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 526
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lanes Mill Road
12
Continue on CR 526
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East County Line
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CR 547
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Squankum Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 547
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
9th Street
15
Turn left onto US 9; CR 547
360 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madison Avenue
16
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is an 18-minute trip with zero planned stops, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily fit this into your schedule whenever it is most convenient, as there is no need to pace yourself or plan for extended rest breaks. Keep your eyes on the road, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent navigation adjustments compared to a straight highway drive. Because the fuel cost is a low $2, you do not need to worry about scouting for gas stations along the way. Simply enjoy the ease of a short, direct commute across these 10.6 miles.
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 5.3 miles from Brielle, NJ, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.3 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 10.6 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.3 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brielle, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Brielle, NJ
This is one driving day of about 10.6 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brielle, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Burnt Tavern Road for about 2.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.3 mi from Brielle, NJ · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Brielle, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.51 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lakewood, NJ
Night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 Brielle, NJ to Lakewood, NJ covers 10.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Burnt Tavern Road, East County Line, Riverview Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Brielle, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 10.6 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 0.1 miles (Higgins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (CR 632 / Burnt Tavern Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (CR 549): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brielle, NJ to Lakewood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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