Brick, NJ to Saddle River, NJ is 82 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Given its relatively short distance and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. Plan for a quick trip, likely completed within a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
72.2 mi
1h 32m
NJ 17
5 mi
6m
West Saddle River Road
1.2 mi
2m
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Sheridan Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
East Allendale Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Saddle River, 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
59 mi·1 hr 17 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 163Toward NJ 17 North: MahwahUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 17
2.0 mi·2 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on NJ 17
3.0 mi·3 min·NJ 17
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward Saddle River
12
Turn straight onto CR 77
0.3 mi·36 sec·Sheridan Avenue
13
Continue on CR 77
1.2 mi·2 min·West Saddle River Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 77; CR 90
47 ft·1 sec·East Allendale Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 77; CR 90
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour and 48-minute drive, consider leaving Brick, NJ, outside of peak morning or evening commute times to avoid the heaviest traffic. Since the total distance is only 82 miles and the fuel cost is estimated at $14, you have flexibility with stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway is 72.2 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads towards the end of your trip, so be prepared for more local traffic as you approach Saddle River.
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 41 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 52m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saddle River, 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 82 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 72.2 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 80.4 — 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.
4
15.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
5
75.4 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|NJ 17
Merge onto NJ 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Saddle River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Saddle River
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.50 one way
$29.00 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$15.88
$31.77
premium
$5.24
$16.93
$33.86
diesel
$5.35
$17.27
$34.54
Estimated Tolls: $4.34
Garden State Parkway
(72.2 mi)$4.34
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
$15
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.6
0
$8.61
$3.94
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.18
$3.28
EV Truck/SUV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 May 27, 2026
Origin
Brick, NJ
Evening
in Brick on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NW 0 to 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Saddle River, NJ
Evening
in Saddle River on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NW 5 to 8 mph15% 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
4 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 48m 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...
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 50.9
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 25.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a high-speed route, with 94% of the driving on highways. You'll spend most of your time on the Garden State Parkway, covering a continuous stretch of 72.2 miles. After exiting the parkway, you'll transition to NJ 17 and then West Saddle River Road, which are surface roads. Expect a significant number of exits and entrances along the parkway.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 17. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82 miles you will encounter 6 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 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 82 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.34 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 13 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.
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 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Saddle River, NJ before heading back.
