Traveling from Brick to Fort Lee covers a straightforward 71.8-mile journey through the Northeast corridor of New Jersey. You can expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes under normal conditions. Because this is a compact trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should cover your transit costs effectively. Utilizing a combination of the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, this route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure. It is an ideal path for those looking to connect these two points quickly while staying within the state’s primary transit arteries.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
38.5 mi
46m
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi
17m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi
15m
US 1
1.9 mi
3m
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
US 46
0.9 mi
1m
Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Lemoine Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 38.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
0.3 mi·38 sec·Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·15 sec
3
Turn slight right onto CR 528
1.1 mi·2 min·Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
5
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·15 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
7
Continue on GSP
25 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi·17 min·New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
11 mi·15 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades ParkUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades ParkUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
1.9 mi·3 min·US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
288 ft·3 sec·George Washington Bridge Plaza
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 73Toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
21
Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
0.1 mi·16 sec·Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto NJ 67
0.2 mi·20 sec·Lemoine Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
NJ 67
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 33-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given that the route relies heavily on major highways like the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you stay within your estimated travel time. You likely will not need to plan formal stops for a drive of this length, but keeping a small buffer in your schedule for potential congestion on the Western Spur is wise. Because the entire trip is just over 70 miles, you can easily make this a round trip in a single day. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the road, as the $12 fuel estimate assumes a steady pace on these high-speed thoroughfares.
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 35.9 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 44m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lee, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Brick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 38.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.2 and 71.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
41.2 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
6
42.4 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
7
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
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 US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
9
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
7
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 73
Toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.90 one way
$23.81 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.04
$26.07
premium
$4.93
$13.92
$27.85
diesel
$5.61
$15.85
$31.71
Estimated Tolls: $21.85
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(25.3 mi)$3.54
Garden State Parkway
(38.5 mi)$2.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 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
21.5
0
$7.54
$3.45
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.28
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.60
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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Brick, NJ
Late night
in Brick on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fort Lee, NJ
Late night
in Fort Lee on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
E 3 to 14 mph3% chanceLive forecast
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
3 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 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 64.4
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 54.5
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 49.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 71.8-mile trek is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on major interstates. You will spend the bulk of your journey navigating the Garden State Parkway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.5 miles. As you transition onto the New Jersey Turnpike and its Western Spur, the road maintains a fast-paced, industrial character typical of high-traffic transit corridors. Expect a consistent, predictable flow as you move through the Northeast region. While the drive is functional and direct, be prepared for the constant rhythm of interstate travel rather than the variety of local, technical roads.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
286 ft-4 ft
Total Climb
770 ft
Total Descent
506 ft
Highest Point
286 ft
~71.8 mi in
Elevation Range
290 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Palisades Park.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $21.85 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Lee, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lee, NJ before heading back.
