Brick to Wood-Ridge is 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m via Garden State Parkway and NJ Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, traveling north through the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points. With a short duration and minimal complexity, this route is best suited for a same-day trip without needing overnight accommodations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m 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
6.8 mi
9m
NJ 17
2.3 mi
2m
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
NJ 3
0.8 mi
<1m
Moonachie Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Brick Boulevard
0.3 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 Wood-Ridge, 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 129Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, TrentonUse 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
6.8 mi·9 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.4 mi·5 min
Exit 16WToward NJ 3: Secaucus, RutherfordUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto NJ 3
0.8 mi·54 sec·NJ 3
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: RutherfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: RutherfordUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 17
2.3 mi·2 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Moonachie, Wood-RidgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 36
0.3 mi·38 sec·Moonachie Avenue
22
At end of road, turn left onto CR 55
0.2 mi·43 sec·Hackensack Street
23
Turn right onto Union Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Union Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Union Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 33m estimated drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider departing outside of peak rush hour times to minimize traffic delays, especially as you get closer to the New York metropolitan area. With only 69.3 miles, there's no need to plan for overnight stops. You can make this a quick, efficient drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $12 and stations are readily available along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.
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 34.7 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 42m 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 34.7 miles or 42m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wood-Ridge, 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 69.3 miles and 1h 33m.
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.
The midpoint is around 34.7 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.2 and 68.5 — 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
8
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Rutherford
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 16W
Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Rutherford
8
65.9 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
7
68.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Moonachie, Wood-Ridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Moonachie, Wood-Ridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.58 one way
$23.16 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$12.74
$25.49
premium
$5.01
$13.67
$27.35
diesel
$5.60
$15.28
$30.55
Estimated Tolls: $5.22
New Jersey Turnpike
(20.8 mi)$2.91
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.28
$3.33
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.06
$2.77
EV Truck/SUV
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning
in Brick on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 5 to 10 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Wood-Ridge, NJ
Morning
in Wood-Ridge on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers
E 7 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 33m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 69.3
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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...
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...
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 50.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 90% of your time on highways, totaling nearly 63 miles on paved, high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 38.5 miles on the Garden State Parkway. You'll notice a dense pattern of exits and merges as you navigate these main arteries. The transition to surface streets will occur as you approach your final destination in Wood-Ridge.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 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 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 63.6 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
170 ft4 ft
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
170 ft
~69.3 mi in
Elevation Range
166 ft
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 Wood-Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Rutherford.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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 $5.22 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.
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 Wood-Ridge, 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 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls 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 Wood-Ridge, NJ before heading back.
