Trip from Knowlton, NJ to Brick, NJ

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Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

97.3 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 14m

8 AM

2h 33m

10 AM

2h 20m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 21m

5 PM

2h 32m

8 PM

2h 8m

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

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Knowlton, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 97.3-mile journey from Knowlton to Brick, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways like State Route 18 and the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this trip. Given its manageable length and efficient route, this drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward and practical way to travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey.

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

48.7 miles from Knowlton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with an 88% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on fast-paced roads, including stretches of State Route 18 and the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 22 miles on State Route 18, offering a consistent driving pace for a significant portion of your trip. While primarily a highway drive, the initial leg starting on Route 31 South BEGIN will transition you onto these faster routes, setting the tone for an efficient journey.

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 Route 31 South BEGIN. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 46.

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 97.3 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 4 miles (US 46): Navigation decision point; at 39.5 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 51.2 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 points

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

4 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 46

At end of road, turn left onto US 46

Navigation decision point

39.5 mi into trip | ~57m 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

51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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

51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Highland Park

79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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 Knowlton, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and Highland Park.

Somerville

39.5 mi in | ~57m | via Ramp to I-287

Bound Brook

51.2 mi in | ~1h 10m

Highland Park

51.2 mi in | ~1h 10m

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	6.2 mi	9m
NJ 70	5.2 mi	6m
Knowlton Road	4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: State Route 18 — 22 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Magnolia Drive

128 ft · 7 sec · Magnolia Drive

Turn right onto CR 616

4.0 mi · 6 min · Knowlton Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 46

6.2 mi · 9 min · US 46

Turn right onto NJ 31

17 mi · 26 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

Use the straight lane.

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

Merge onto I 78; US 22

12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 287 South: Somerville

Merge onto I 287

10 mi · 11 min · I 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 9 Toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward Highland Park

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Turn straight onto CR 622

3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick Use the right lane.

Merge onto NJ 18

2.5 mi · 3 min · John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge

Continue on NJ 18; CR 527

22 mi · 28 min · State Route 18

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 19B Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto NJ 34

3.1 mi · 4 min · NJ 34

Take the ramp onto NJ 34

1.2 mi · 1 min · NJ 34

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

219 ft · 3 sec · NJ 34

Continue on NJ 34

5.0 mi · 5 min · NJ 34

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

228 ft · 2 sec · NJ 34

Continue on NJ 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · NJ 34

Turn right onto NJ 35

162 ft · 2 sec · NJ 35

Continue on NJ 70

5.2 mi · 6 min · NJ 70

Turn left onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

(631)

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 97.3-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to the destination. With a total duration of just over two hours, it’s a trip that doesn't require a stop for rest, but if you do need to stretch your legs, plan a brief stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $16, and it's always wise to fill up before embarking on longer highway stretches. A specific tip for this route: be aware that State Route 18 becomes your longest continuous stretch, so ensure you're comfortable with that segment before you begin.

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 48.7 miles from Knowlton, NJ, or about 1h 8m 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Knowlton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Knowlton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 97.3 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Knowlton, 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 48.7 mi from Knowlton, NJ · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Knowlton, 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

$16.13 one way

$32.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$17.67	$35.33
premium	$4.93	$18.87	$37.74
diesel	$5.61	$21.48	$42.97

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: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.2	$10.22	$4.67
Efficient EV	24.3	$8.51	$3.89
EV Truck/SUV	38.9	$13.62	$6.23

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Knowlton, NJ

Morning in Knowlton on Wednesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Morning in Brick on Wednesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 19% 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

2 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

2h 13m 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 Knowlton, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m 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 48.7 miles from Knowlton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.13 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.

Between Knowlton, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and Highland Park.

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