Milford, NJ to Brick, NJ is 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m via Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, and River Drive, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a bit of everything, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short drive without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Milford, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a 27-mile stretch on the Central Jersey Expressway, which provides a faster pace. As you progress, the route transitions to roads like River Road and River Drive, likely offering a different feel and potentially more local scenery. This combination means you won't be stuck on monotonous interstate the entire time, nor will it be a constant series of winding backroads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near NJ 12 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.5 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Trenton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.5 mi into trip|~6m in|NJ 12 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 12 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip|~6m in|Trenton Avenue
Turn right onto Trenton Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
65.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
5
70.6 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
70.7 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Jersey Expressway
27 mi
31m
River Road
18 mi
28m
River Drive
7 mi
12m
Daniel Bray Highway
6.4 mi
11m
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4.1 mi
7m
US Highway 9
3.6 mi
5m
North Main Street
2.6 mi
4m
Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Bridge Street
30 ft·2 sec·Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto CR 519
0.9 mi·1 min·Frenchtown Road
3
Continue on CR 619
1.9 mi·3 min·Milford - Frenchtown Road
4
Continue on CR 619
0.7 mi·1 min·Harrison Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 12
210 ft·6 sec·Bridge Street
6
Turn right onto Trenton Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Trenton Avenue
7
Continue on NJ 29
7.0 mi·12 min·River Drive
8
Continue on NJ 29
4.6 mi·8 min·Daniel Bray Highway
9
Continue on NJ 29
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi·3 min·Daniel Bray Highway
11
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi·3 min·North Main Street
12
Continue on NJ 29
18 mi·28 min·River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
13
Continue on I 195
27 mi·31 min·Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 28AToward US 9 South: LakewoodUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi·5 min·US Highway 9
16
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi·3 min·Madison Avenue
17
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi·23 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi·28 sec·South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi·7 min·Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi·59 sec·NJ 70
21
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi·37 sec·Brick Boulevard
22
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. With only 75.8 miles and a $15 fuel cost, planning for extensive stops isn't necessary, but you might want to take a brief break along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Brick, as the longest stretch on the highway is a significant portion of the drive.
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 37.9 miles from Milford, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 17 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 1h 3m 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 34m
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 Milford, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milford, NJ
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Milford, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Milford, NJ
· 1h 3m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.96
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.63
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Milford, NJ
Late night
in Milford on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night
in Brick on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 5 mph12% chanceLive forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
38 mi in
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
20 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 54m 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 Milford, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Milford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.57 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 75.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.5 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Trenton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milford, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
