Origin
Lawrenceville, NJ
Late night in Lawrenceville on Friday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceville, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 7m
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.
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrenceville, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 45.3 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 Central Jersey Expressway, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Camden Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.51 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: 45.3 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 45.3 miles, with most of the trip on Central Jersey Expressway and Cedar Bridge Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and Cedar Bridge Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 64
Toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
7
34.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
7
40.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawrenceville, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 535 North: Mercerville along the way.
Cr 535 North: Mercerville
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 23.6 mi | 27m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Camden Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Klockner Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Yardville-Hamilton Square Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 23.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on US 206
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 206
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lawrence Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 295 South: Camden, New York
4
Merge onto I 295
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Camden Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 295
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 295
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 64
Toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 535
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nottingham Way
12
Turn right onto CR 533
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
White Horse-Mercerville Road
13
Continue on CR 533
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
14
Turn left onto Klockner Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Klockner Road
15
Turn right onto Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 195 East
17
Merge onto I 195
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 9
20
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
21
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
25
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
26
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Lawrenceville, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.7 miles from Lawrenceville, 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
$7.51 one way
$15.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
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
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
23 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Lawrenceville, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 45.3 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 Central Jersey Expressway, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Camden Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Lawrenceville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.51 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 45.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lawrenceville, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 535 North: Mercerville along the way.
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