Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Rumson, 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
39m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Rumson, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
Brick, NJ to Rumson, NJ is 29.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey. Given its brief duration and predominantly highway profile, it’s a straightforward connection between two points. You'll find this drive efficient if you're looking to get from point A to point B quickly without much fuss, making it ideal for a day trip or a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 19 mi | 21m |
| Rumson Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pinckney Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Avenue of Two Rivers | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 19 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Rumson, 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
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GSP
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 109
Toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
480 ft
·
16 sec
Toward CR 520 East: Red Bank
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
443 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CR 520 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto CR 520
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
13
Turn left onto NJ 35; CR 520
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
14
Turn right onto CR 520
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pinckney Road
15
Continue on CR 520; CR 11
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Branch Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 520
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Rumson Road
17
Turn left onto CR 34
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue of Two Rivers
18
Turn left onto CR 34
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ridge Road
19
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East River Road
20
Turn right onto Black Point Road
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Black Point Road
21
Arrive at destination
Black Point Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
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 109
Toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
8
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 520 East: Red Bank
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 520 East: Red Bank
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 520 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 520 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.10 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $5.13 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.15
Garden State Parkway
(19 mi)
$1.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Rumson, NJ
Morning in Rumson on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
14 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
39m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 65% of the drive on the Garden State Parkway. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving for 19 miles on the Garden State Parkway. After this, you'll transition to surface roads like Rumson Road and Newman Springs Road for the remainder of the trip. Expect a more suburban feel as you exit the parkway and approach your destination.
65% 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: 19 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Rumson Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 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
134 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
171 ft
Highest Point
134 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
112 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 Rumson, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 520: Red Bank, Lincroft, Cr 520 East: Red Bank and Cr 520 East.
Cr 520: Red Bank
21.9 mi in
|
~26m
Lincroft
21.9 mi in
|
~26m
Cr 520 East: Red Bank
22 mi in
|
~27m
Cr 520 East
22.1 mi in
|
~27m
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 39m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.15 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Rumson, 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 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rumson, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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