Origin
Franklin Park, NJ
Late night in Franklin Park on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Park, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Park, NJ
Thomas Parker
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin Park, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 18, NJ 34, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on State Route 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 47 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 18 and NJ 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on State Route 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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 Franklin Park, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark and New Brunswick.
Newark|Newark
5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1
Camden
5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 21.2 mi | 27m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| US 1 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Finnegans Lane | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NJ 35 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 21.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
137 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn left
88 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Turn right onto CR 682
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Finnegans Lane
6
Turn left onto US 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
21 mi
·
27 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
15
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
17
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
19
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
20
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
21
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
22
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Franklin Park, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Franklin Park, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Brick on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
18 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
1h 3m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin Park, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, NJ 34, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Franklin Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.79 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 47 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Franklin Park, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark and New Brunswick.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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