Origin
Lebanon, NJ
Late night in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, NJ
Nemika F
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cokesbury Road, I 78 East, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 72.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cokesbury Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cokesbury Road | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| I 287 | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Highland Park | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cokesbury Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cokesbury Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cokesbury Road
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 78 East
4
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 287: Morristown, Somerville
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 287 South: Somerville
7
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
9
Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highland Park
10
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
11
Turn straight onto River Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
12
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
13
Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
14
Continue on State Route 18
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Route 18
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
16
Turn straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
17
Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
220 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
5.0 mi
·
5 min
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
2.7 mi
·
3 min
22
Turn right
164 ft
·
2 sec
23
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
6 min
24
Turn left onto Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Lebanon, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Lebanon, 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
$11.99 one way
$23.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
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
1h 14m 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 Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cokesbury Road, I 78 East, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Lebanon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.99 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.
The drive from Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lebanon, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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