Origin
Delaware, NJ
Morning in Delaware on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, NJ to Brick, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
94.1 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 94.1-mile drive from Delaware, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is a straightforward 2-hour and 8-minute journey, making it an ideal one-day trip. With 92% of the route on highways, expect a focused driving experience. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16. Since both locations are within the Northeast region, you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. This route is perfect for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning, allowing for a relaxed departure and arrival.
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
47.1 miles from Delaware, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the 94.1 miles spent on high-speed roads. You'll encounter State Route 18 and the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway as key components of this journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 22 miles on State Route 18, providing a solid period of consistent highway travel. Expect a driving personality that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently, rather than one filled with winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and Route 31 South BEGIN. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.9 miles in near ramp to I-78/US 22 East.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 94.1 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 23.9 miles (ramp to I-78/US 22 East): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles (Ramp to I-287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
23.9 mi into trip
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~37m in
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ramp to I-78/US 22 East
Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
8
36.3 mi into trip
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~52m in
|
Ramp to I-287
Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287 toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
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 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
8
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
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 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
6
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Highland Park
7
76.3 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delaware, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and Highland Park.
Somerville
36.3 mi in
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~52m
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via Ramp to I-287
Bound Brook
48 mi in
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~1h 5m
Highland Park
48 mi in
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~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 22 mi | 28m |
| Route 31 South BEGIN | 16.9 mi | 26m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| I 287 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| US 46 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 22 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Clinton Street
488 ft
·
28 sec
·
Clinton Street
2
Turn left onto US 46
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 46
3
Turn right onto NJ 31
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Route 31 South BEGIN
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
ramp to I-78/US 22 East
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
5
Merge onto I 78; US 22
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6
Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ramp to I-287
Exit 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville
8
Merge onto I 287
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Highland Park
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
12
Turn straight onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
15
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
18
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
19
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
20
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
22
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
23
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
24
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
25
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the heaviest traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With only $16 in estimated fuel costs, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. The longest stretch on State Route 18 is 22 miles, so plan your last restroom break before embarking on that segment. Since this is a relatively short and direct route, you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient for you.
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 47.1 miles from Delaware, NJ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delaware, 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 Delaware, NJ
This is one driving day of about 94.1 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delaware, 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 State Route 18 for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.1 mi from Delaware, NJ · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Delaware, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.60 one way
$31.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.09 | $34.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.78 | $41.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.17 | $6.02 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
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
4 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
2h 8m 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 Delaware, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 94.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, Route 31 South BEGIN, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Delaware, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.60 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 94.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.9 miles (ramp to I-78/US 22 East): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles (Ramp to I-287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Delaware, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and Highland Park.
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