Origin
Franklin, NJ
Night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, NJ to Brick, NJ
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Traveling from Franklin to Brick is a straightforward 70.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you can easily manage the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $12 for the drive. Since the route is heavily focused on major highways, it is best suited for drivers who prefer a direct, efficient path rather than a scenic tour. This drive is ideal for those looking to reach the coast from the northern part of the state quickly and reliably.
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
35.1 miles from Franklin, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on the Garden State Parkway and the Essex Freeway to navigate your way south. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 40.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway. While the drive is efficient, it lacks the variety of local backroads, so prepare for a steady interstate pace for the duration of the trip. The transition between these major arteries is seamless, keeping your travel time predictable.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Essex Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 613 / Passaic Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 70.1 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 0.1 miles (CR 613 / Passaic Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 613 / Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto CR 613 / Passaic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
8
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Br...
7
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Towns Along This Route
Between Franklin, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.
Orange
10.5 mi in
|
~14m
Gsp Toll South
13 mi in
|
~19m
Trenton
59.9 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 40.6 mi | 50m |
| Essex Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Passaic Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Freeway Drive East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oraton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 40.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto CR 614
186 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clinton Road
4
Turn left onto CR 613
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Passaic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 611
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR 609
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Eisenhower Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 280 East
8
Merge onto I 280
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
11
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
12
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
13
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
14
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
17
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
Use the none lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
26
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
27
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
28
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
29
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 32 minute travel time, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since the entire route consists of high-speed highway segments, you will not need to worry about planning for multiple stops along the way. Keep in mind that the Garden State Parkway is your primary artery, so checking for real-time traffic updates before you leave is a smart move to ensure you maintain your pace. With no planned stops required for a 70.1-mile trip, you can comfortably make this drive in one go. Simply ensure your tank is ready for the $12 fuel cost before you hit the main highways to avoid unnecessary detours.
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 Franklin, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 70.1 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 49m 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 17m
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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, NJ
This is one driving day of about 70.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 40.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Franklin, NJ · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Franklin, 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
$11.60 one way
$23.20 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.58 | $27.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.80
Garden State Parkway
(46.8 mi)
$2.80
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
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:54 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
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
1h 32m 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 Franklin, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Essex Freeway, Garden State Parkway Southbound. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Franklin, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.60 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 21 significant decision points across 70.1 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 0.1 miles (CR 613 / Passaic Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Franklin, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.
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