Origin
Hope, NJ
Morning in Hope on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, NJ to Brick, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
92.2 mi
148 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hope, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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, US 206, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on State Route 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
46.1 miles from Hope, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 92.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 18 and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 22 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 29 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 US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in near US 206.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 92.2 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 15.9 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, 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 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Som...
8
16.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 206
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
7
33.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
8
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
7
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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 Hope, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton, Bound Brook and Highland Park.
Sh 183 North
15.9 mi in
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~19m
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via US 206
Somerville
15.9 mi in
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~19m
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via US 206
Princeton
33.8 mi in
|
~47m
Bound Brook
46.1 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Highland Park
46.1 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 22 mi | 28m |
| US 206 | 17.9 mi | 28m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| NJ 34 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| I 287 | 12 mi | 13m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 22 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn straight onto CR 611-M
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Millbrook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 521
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hope - Blairstown Road
4
Take the ramp onto ramp to I-80 Eastbound
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Eastbound
Toward I 80 East: Netcong
5
Merge onto I 80
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 206
Exit 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 206
17 mi
·
27 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Highland Park
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
15
Turn straight onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
18
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
21
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
22
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
23
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
25
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
26
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
27
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
28
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
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 46.1 miles from Hope, NJ, or about 1h 2m 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 46.1 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m
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 Hope, 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 Hope, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hope, 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 46.1 mi from Hope, NJ · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 46.1 miles from Hope, 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
$15.29 one way
$30.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 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 5m 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 Hope, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, US 206, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.1 miles from Hope, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.29 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 20 significant decision points across 92.2 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 15.9 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hope, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton, Bound Brook and Highland Park.
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