Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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North Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 53.7-mile drive from Brick, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Primarily following the Garden State Parkway and I-287, this route is highway-focused, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical journey. The drive is entirely within New Jersey, offering a quick connection between two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and predominantly highway profile, it’s perfectly suited for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 37 mi | 44m |
| I 287 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 440 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Watchung Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and North Plainfield, 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
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto GSP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Exit 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440
13
Merge onto NJ 440
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 287
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4
Toward Durham Avenue, South Plainfield
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Durham Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Durham Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on CR 603
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 603
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
19
Turn right onto CR 602
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
20
Continue on CR 602
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 531
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
22
Continue on CR 531
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto CR 531
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pearl Street
24
Turn left onto CR 531
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watchung Avenue
25
Turn right onto CR 642
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
26
Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Norwood Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 38.5 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto GSP / Garden State Parkway toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
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 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridg...
9
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, S...
9
40 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Sta...
7
40.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
8
46.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Durham Avenue, South Plainfield
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 4
Toward Durham Avenue, South Plainfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.22
Garden State Parkway
(37 mi)
$2.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
North Plainfield, NJ
Morning in North Plainfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 80% of this 53.7-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 37 miles, which sets a fast-paced tone for much of the drive. The transition to I-287 will maintain this highway character, offering efficient travel. While primarily interstate, the route's progression suggests a consistent driving environment without significant shifts into more technical or scenic local roads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 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 I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.5 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
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 53.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 38.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 North Plainfield, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North, Staten Island, Perth Amboy and Plainfield.
Gsp North
38.5 mi in
|
~46m
|
via GSP
Staten Island
38.5 mi in
|
~46m
|
via GSP
Perth Amboy
40 mi in
|
~49m
Plainfield
46.7 mi in
|
~58m
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
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 12m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.22 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 North Plainfield, 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 38.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 North Plainfield, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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