Origin
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Morning in Princeton Meadows on Friday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 35.9-mile drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 59 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 61%, you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly for a day trip. This route is entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick getaway or an easy transfer between locations without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 61% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles on NJ 33, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While primarily on highways like NJ 33 and US Highway 9, you'll also navigate sections on Cedar Bridge Avenue, suggesting a transition between quicker travel and more local road experiences as you approach your destination. This blend ensures the drive isn't monotonous, offering varied road conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 33 and US Highway 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunters Glen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hunters Glen Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive
Navigation decision point
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33: Freehold, Hightsown
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 NJ 33: Freehold, Hightsown
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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.
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~50m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Hightsown along the way.
Hightsown
7.2 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 33 | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 9 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Hightstown Bypass | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Ancil Davison Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| George Davison Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cranbury Neck Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 33
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
16 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive
273 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hunters Glen Drive
4
Continue on Tamarron Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarron Drive
5
Continue on George Davison Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
George Davison Road
6
Turn left onto CR 615
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury Neck Road
7
Turn right onto Ancil Davison Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ancil Davison Road
8
Turn right onto CR 535
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Trenton Road
9
Turn left onto One Mile Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
One Mile Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 133 East
11
Merge onto NJ 133
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightstown Bypass
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 33: Freehold, Hightsown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto NJ 33
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 33
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 9
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
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)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Princeton Meadows, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Princeton Meadows, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brick, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Brick on Friday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
17 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
59m 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 Princeton Meadows, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 35.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 33, US Highway 9, Cedar Bridge Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Princeton Meadows, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.95 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunters Glen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Hightsown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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