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Trip from Hillsborough, NJ to Brick, NJ

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

52.8 mi

85 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hillsborough, NJ

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Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 52.8-mile drive from Hillsborough to Brick, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on State Route 18, NJ 34, and Amwell Road, with a significant 75% of the journey focused on highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its brevity and the highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or an efficient commute within the Northeast region, requiring no overnight stays.

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

26.4 miles from Hillsborough, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for about 75% of this 52.8-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles along State Route 18. While the route incorporates local roads like NJ 34 and Amwell Road, the overall feel is geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising. You'll notice the drive progresses through distinct sections as you transition between these main arteries, maintaining a consistent pace for most of the trip.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 NJ 34. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CR 514 / Amwell Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 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 1.4 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Burnet Street): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 514 / Amwell Road

Turn right onto CR 514 / Amwell Road

Navigation decision point

7
11.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | Burnet Street

Turn right onto Burnet Street toward NJ 18 South: Burnet Street, to Route 18 South, NJ Turnpike

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NJ 18 South: Burnet Street, to Route 18...
5
12.3 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward NJ 18 South
7
34.9 mi into trip | ~53m 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
5
52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | CR 631 / Brick Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 631 / Brick Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hillsborough, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward To Route 18 South and Nj Turnpike.

To Route 18 South

11.8 mi in | ~22m | via Burnet Street

Nj Turnpike

11.8 mi in | ~22m | via Burnet Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 18 22 mi 28m
NJ 34 12.1 mi 15m
Amwell Road 5.2 mi 9m
NJ 70 5.2 mi 6m
Hamilton Street 1.8 mi 3m
Willow Road 1.4 mi 2m
French Street 1 mi 2m
Somerset Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Route 18 — 22 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on Willow Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
2

Turn right onto CR 514

1.0 mi · 1 min · Amwell Road
3

Continue on CR 514

0.8 mi · 1 min · Millstone Bypass
4

Continue on CR 514

2.7 mi · 4 min · Amwell Road
5

Turn slight right

405 ft · 19 sec
6

Turn slight right onto CR 514

1.5 mi · 2 min · Amwell Road
7

Continue on CR 514

1.8 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
8

Turn right onto CR 617

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Franklin Boulevard
9

Turn left onto NJ 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · Somerset Street
10

Continue on NJ 27

1.0 mi · 2 min · French Street
11

Continue on NJ 27; CR 514; CR 527

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Albany Street
12

Turn right onto Burnet Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Burnet Street
Toward NJ 18 South: Burnet Street, to Route 18 South, NJ Turnpike Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
14

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road
15

Merge onto NJ 18

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Memorial Parkway
16

Continue on NJ 18; CR 527

22 mi · 28 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 19B Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto NJ 34

3.1 mi · 4 min · NJ 34
19

Take the ramp onto NJ 34

1.2 mi · 1 min · NJ 34
20

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

219 ft · 3 sec · NJ 34
21

Continue on NJ 34

5.0 mi · 5 min · NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

228 ft · 2 sec · NJ 34
23

Continue on NJ 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · NJ 34
24

Turn right onto NJ 35

162 ft · 2 sec · NJ 35
25

Continue on NJ 70

5.2 mi · 6 min · NJ 70
26

Turn left onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

(631)

Trip Plan

For this short, 1 hour and 17-minute drive, flexibility is your greatest advantage. Aiming to leave Hillsborough outside of peak commute times will help you avoid potential delays, especially as you approach your destination in Brick. With only 52.8 miles and a low fuel cost of approximately $9, you won't need frequent stops. However, be mindful of the longest stretch of 22 miles on State Route 18; ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment if you prefer not to stop during it.

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 26.4 miles from Hillsborough, NJ, or about 41m 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 52.8 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 26.4 miles or 41m 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 7m

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 Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, NJ

This is one driving day of about 52.8 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hillsborough, 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 26.4 mi from Hillsborough, NJ · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

26 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Hillsborough, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 3.6
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour $10 near mile 12.7
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 25.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.75 one way

$17.51 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.59 $19.17
premium $4.93 $10.24 $20.48
diesel $5.61 $11.66 $23.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11
EV Truck/SUV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Hillsborough, NJ

Late night in Hillsborough on Wednesday

Local time

2:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Wednesday

Local time

2:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 15 mph 10% chance 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

31 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 17m 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 Hillsborough, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, NJ 34, Amwell Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Hillsborough, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.75 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 52.8 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 1.4 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Burnet Street): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Hillsborough, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward To Route 18 South and Nj Turnpike.

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