Origin
Crandon Lakes, NJ
Morning in Crandon Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
107.5 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crandon Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Brick, NJ
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This 107.5-mile drive from Crandon Lakes, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take around 2 hours and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway, NJ 15, and NJ 24, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or transition. Since there are no recommended stops, you can plan to complete this journey in a single stretch, enjoying a direct path through New Jersey.
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
53.8 miles from Crandon Lakes, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
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Expect a highway-dominated experience on this route, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 37.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This highway-focused profile suggests a drive characterized by smooth, albeit potentially busy, travel conditions for the majority of your journey. While the specific road types are primarily highways, the progression of NJ 15 and NJ 24 may offer slight variations in the driving environment as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.7 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 107.5 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 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
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 I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crandon Lakes, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Somerville, New York City, Newark, Gsp South and Trenton.
Mahwah
Somerville
New York City
Newark
Gsp South
Trenton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 37.9 mi | 45m |
| NJ 15 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| I 287 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Crandon Lakes, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on Lower Lake West
Turn right onto Lone Pine Trail
Turn right onto Minisink Road
At end of road, turn left onto Copeley Road
Turn right onto CR 521
Turn straight onto CR 626
Turn right onto CR 626
Continue on CR 626
At end of road, turn right onto US 206
Turn left onto NJ 94
Turn right onto NJ 15; NJ 94
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Continue on NJ 24
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto GSP
Continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Turn right onto NJ 35
Continue on NJ 70
Turn left onto CR 631
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, this trip is best tackled in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave early to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Garden State Parkway. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily complete this 107.5-mile journey without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $18, and ensure you're prepared for highway driving conditions. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the Garden State Parkway's toll system beforehand to ensure a smoother passage.
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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Crandon Lakes, 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 Crandon Lakes, NJ
This is one driving day of about 107.5 miles and 2h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from Crandon Lakes, NJ · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Crandon Lakes, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brick, 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 Brick, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.82 one way
$35.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Morning in Crandon Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Brick on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
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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