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Trip from Brick, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
70.4 mi
113 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 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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Little Ferry, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Brick, NJ to Little Ferry, NJ is 70.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. Given its predominantly highway nature and short duration, it's a practical option for a quick trip or as part of a longer journey. You'll be on major roadways for almost the entire way, so expect consistent traffic patterns typical of busy corridors.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.2 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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 46 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 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 Little Ferry, 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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use 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 Park
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 46 West: Ridgefield Park
17
Merge onto US 46
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 503
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 40
327 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto Charles Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charles Street
21
Arrive at destination
Charles Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, one-day trip at just over 70 miles, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving during off-peak hours, such as mid-morning or early afternoon, can help you avoid the heaviest traffic. While there are no designated stops mentioned, the route's efficient highway design means you can easily pull off for a quick break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $12 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fill-up, and plan your last fuel stop before hitting the most congested areas near Little Ferry.
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 35.2 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 43m 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 15 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.2 miles or 43m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Ferry, 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 70.4 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Judy Blume Service Area
0 mi from route
Jon Bon Jovi Service Area
0 mi from route
Thomas Edison Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Grover Cleveland Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
1.8 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 41.2 and 70.2 — 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
6
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
6
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
CR 503 / Liberty Street
Turn left onto CR 503 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| premium | $5.13 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.85
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
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
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.
Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Little Ferry, NJ
Morning in Little Ferry on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
1% chance
Live 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
1 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 32m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$10
near mile 60.7
Caution: Glenmont Heat Advisory
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 70.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 53.4
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 51
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 93% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major parkways and turnpikes. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 38.5 miles on the Garden State Parkway. You'll encounter a high density of exits and merges due to the extensive highway system. Surface roads are minimal, appearing only at the very beginning and end of your trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 56.9 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
128 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
228 ft
Total Descent
239 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
120 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Little Ferry, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton and Njtp North: New York City.
Njtp: New York City
41.2 mi in
|
~50m
Trenton
41.2 mi in
|
~50m
Njtp North: New York City
42.2 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Starting in Brick, NJ
Full guide →Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Orient Baptist Church — historic church building in Ocean County, New Jersey
Arriving in Little Ferry, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1894
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m 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 $5.85 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Little Ferry, 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 56.9 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Little Ferry, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
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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