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Trip from Brick, NJ to Wharton, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

80.3 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Downtown Wharton, NJ, NJ

Wharton, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 80.3-mile drive from Brick, NJ, to Wharton, NJ, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The route predominantly uses major highways, with 91% of the journey on roads like the Garden State Parkway, NJ 24, and NJ 10. Given its relatively short distance and focused highway profile, it's an efficient way to travel between these two points within the Northeast region. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $13 for this journey. There are no designated stops included in this data, making it a straightforward point-to-point drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.1 miles from Brick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 52.1 mi 1h 4m
NJ 24 9.4 mi 11m
NJ 10 6.3 mi 9m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 3.6 mi 4m
South Morris Street 1.1 mi 2m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
I 287 0.9 mi 1m
US 46 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 52.1 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Wharton, 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

39 mi · 49 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 142B Toward I 78 West: Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 78

3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
11

Continue on NJ 24

9.4 mi · 11 min · NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 287 North: Mahwah Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 10 West: Dover Use the slight left lane.
16

Continue on NJ 10

6.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

201 ft · 5 sec
18

Continue on (643)

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morris Street
19

Turn left onto CR 513

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Blackwell Street
20

Continue on CR 659

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Blackwell Street
21

Turn slight right onto US 46

0.5 mi · 54 sec · US 46
22

Turn right onto CR 634

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Main Street
Use the right lane.
23

Arrive at destination

CR 634

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 45-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though avoiding peak traffic times on the Garden State Parkway is always a good idea. Since there are no planned stops, factor in a brief fuel or rest break as needed, especially if you choose to drive the longest stretch of 52.1 miles without interruption. The estimated fuel cost is $13, so ensure you have sufficient gas before you begin. A practical tip for this highway-heavy route is to stay aware of the Parkway's specific toll and express lane configurations to ensure a smooth continuation.

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 40.1 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.1 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 40.1 miles or 50m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wharton, 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 80.3 miles and 1h 45m.

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 52.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

40 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.1 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.

Best meal stop · final third

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maplewood, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 30min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Azure The Greek Mediterranean

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $40 to $50

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19739989555

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Red Bank, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17323770404

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $40 to $50

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19082736000

Visit website

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Vauxhall, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Judy Blume Service Area

0 mi from route

Jon Bon Jovi Service Area

0 mi from route

Whitney Houston Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

1.6 mi from route

Rest Area

1.6 mi from route

Morris Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19739713700

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Morristown National Historical Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19735392016

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Central Park of Morris County

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

GREYSTONE PARK, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19733267600

Visit website

Escape Room NJ Madison

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19735208360

Visit website

Whippany Railway Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Whippany, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+19738878177

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 54.8 and 70.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 142B Toward I 78 West: Springfield
7
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
7
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 287 North: Mahwah
8
70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

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 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
7
70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 10 West: Dover

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward NJ 10 West: Dover

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.31 one way

$26.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.58 $29.16
premium $4.93 $15.57 $31.15
diesel $5.61 $17.73 $35.46

Estimated Tolls: $3.13

Garden State Parkway (52.1 mi) $3.13

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

$13

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 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 24.1 0 $8.43 $3.85
Efficient EV 20.1 0 $7.03 $3.21
EV Truck/SUV 32.1 0 $11.24 $5.14

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 16, 2026

Origin

Brick, NJ

Morning in Brick on Tuesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Wharton, NJ

Morning in Wharton on Tuesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

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

45 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 45m 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

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $10 near mile 55.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 69.2
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 55.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 24.9
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $10 near mile 80.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 91% of the 80.3 miles spent on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 52.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This route emphasizes efficient travel over varied scenery, with the main roads like NJ 24 and NJ 10 providing a direct connection. The driving experience will likely be characterized by smooth, high-speed travel for most of the journey.

91% 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: 52.1 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 NJ 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.8 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 80.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Wharton, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown and Whippany.

Morristown

59.2 mi in | ~1h 15m

Whippany

70.3 mi in | ~1h 29m

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 45m. Total distance: 80.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.13 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 6 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 Wharton, 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 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (5 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 Wharton, 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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