Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Chatham, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ to Chatham, NJ is 63.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, it’s a straightforward option for a quick trip. You’ll be on the road for just over an hour, making it ideal for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 52.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| NJ 24 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| NJ 124 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Chatham, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on NJ 24
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 124
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 54.8 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 124 West: River Road, Summit, Chatham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124 toward NJ 24 West, NJ 124 West: Chatham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 124 toward NJ 124 West: Chatham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| premium | $5.20 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 23 at 8:41AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Late night in Chatham on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 23 at 8:41AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the 63.5 miles on major roads like the Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 52.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway. You'll transition from highway to surface roads closer to your destination in Chatham, NJ. Expect a fairly consistent driving experience with fewer turns and more direct travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.8 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 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 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
561 ft
Total Descent
346 ft
Highest Point
237 ft
~63.5 mi in
Elevation Range
215 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Chatham, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Morristown along the way.
Morristown
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Summit, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
South Orange, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: italian
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: burger;sandwich;grill;cake;coffee_shop;beef_bowl;bagel;noodle;pancake;diner;chicken;fish;breakfast;tea;sausage;local;american
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:30
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Red Bank, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: international
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: italian
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: tex-mex;cajun
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: spanish
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Clark, NJ
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger;chicken
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Clark, NJ
Cuisine: tex-mex
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
NJ
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
NJ
Museum
Near the end, short detour
NJ
District
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Red Bank, NJ
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Chatham is in Morris County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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