Brick, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ is 70.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via Garden State Parkway, US 46, and Cedar Bridge Avenue, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. The route is predominantly highway, so expect efficient travel time. It's a good option for a quick day trip or a segment of a larger journey through the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.2 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
63.4 mi
1h 20m
US 46
1.4 mi
1m
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
State Route 3
0.9 mi
1m
Browertown Road
0.4 mi
1m
Overmount Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Pershing Place
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Woodland Park, 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
50 mi·1 hr 5 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 153BToward NJ 3 West: WayneUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi·1 min·State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
1.4 mi·1 min·US 46
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Toward Woodland Park, Little FallsUse the right lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 635
0.4 mi·1 min·Browertown Road
13
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.1 mi·30 sec·Mount Pleasant Avenue
14
Turn right onto Overmount Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Overmount Avenue
15
Turn left onto Pershing Place
0.2 mi·54 sec·Pershing Place
16
Turn left onto Alexandria Court
362 ft·15 sec·Alexandria Court
17
Arrive at destination
Alexandria Court
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 34-minute duration, this is easily a same-day trip. To make the most of the relatively short drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the worst of any potential commuter traffic. With only 70.4 miles, you can be flexible with stops; however, the Garden State Parkway has many service areas if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $12, and plan your refueling accordingly before you start or at one of the designated service plazas.
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 35.2 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 35.2 miles or 44m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodland Park, 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 70.4 miles and 1h 34m.
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 63.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 70.3 — 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.
7
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
5
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge onto NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Woodland Park, Little Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Woodland Park, Little Falls
5
70.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|Alexandria Court
Turn left onto Alexandria Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$4.37/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.79
$13.28
$26.55
premium
$5.13
$14.21
$28.42
diesel
$5.97
$16.54
$33.08
Estimated Tolls: $3.81
Garden State Parkway
(63.4 mi)$3.81
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.1
0
$7.39
$3.38
Efficient EV
17.6
0
$6.16
$2.82
EV Truck/SUV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sep 12, 2026
Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning
in Brick on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodland Park, NJ
Morning
in Woodland Park on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 34m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 70.4
Park Closure: Street Closures and Alternative Parking Locations Sept. 3 - Sept. 7
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...
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...
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 26.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 93% of this drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 63.4 miles on the Garden State Parkway. The highway portion means you'll encounter a high number of exits and potentially busy merging traffic as you approach more populated areas. Once you transition off the main parkway, you'll be on surface roads like US 46 and Cedar Bridge Avenue for the remainder of the trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 46. You will hit about 11 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 Effort6/10
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 70.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (NJ 3 / State Route 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.81 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 Woodland Park, 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 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (NJ 3 / State Route 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Woodland Park, NJ before heading back.
