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Trip from Cresskill, NJ to Brick, 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 42m

Distance

77.4 mi

125 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 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

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borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, suburb of NYC

Cresskill, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 77.4-mile drive from Cresskill, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. With 86% of the route on highways, it's a quick and efficient trip, making it perfect for a single-day adventure. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, so you won't break the bank getting to the shore. This drive stays within the Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistently urban and suburban as you head south. It’s designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, ideal if you're looking for a no-nonsense commute or a swift escape to the coast.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.7 miles from Cresskill, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 30.3 mi 35m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 24.3 mi 31m
NJ 70 5.2 mi 6m
NJ 34 3.3 mi 3m
Teaneck Road 2.9 mi 5m
New Jersey Turnpike 1.8 mi 2m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9 1.4 mi 2m
South Washington Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 30.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cresskill, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on CR 74

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Union Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 501

1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road
3

Turn right onto Highwood Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Highwood Avenue
4

Turn right onto Jay Street

180 ft · 7 sec · Jay Street
5

Continue on Riveredge Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on CR 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
7

Turn left onto CR 39

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on CR 39

2.9 mi · 5 min · Teaneck Road
9

Turn left onto CR 56

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

1.8 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Merge onto I 95

7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

14 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto Exit 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
22

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

27 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle Use the straight lane.
26

Merge onto NJ 34

0.6 mi · 45 sec · NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

228 ft · 2 sec · NJ 34
28

Continue on NJ 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · NJ 34
29

Turn right onto NJ 35

162 ft · 2 sec · NJ 35
30

Continue on NJ 70

5.2 mi · 6 min · NJ 70
31

Turn left onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
32

Arrive at destination

(631)

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 1 hour and 42-minute duration for this 77.4-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic out of Cresskill. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you can choose to fuel up before you leave or plan a quick stop at a service plaza along the Garden State Parkway if needed. The main roads are well-maintained, but always be aware of potential toll booths and variable speed limits, especially on the parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, budgeting for gas is simple and straightforward.

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 38.7 miles from Cresskill, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 17 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.7 miles or 55m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cresskill, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cresskill, NJ

This is one driving day of about 77.4 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Cresskill, 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 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

39 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Cresskill, 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

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tenafly, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brick Township, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

First break · 7min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.9 mi

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

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

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 67.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
10 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
34.8 mi into trip | ~49m in | Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9

Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
36.2 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
8
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, 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 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.83 one way

$25.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.05 $28.11
premium $4.93 $15.01 $30.02
diesel $5.61 $17.09 $34.18

Estimated Tolls: $5.48

New Jersey Turnpike (26.1 mi) $3.67
Garden State Parkway (30.3 mi) $1.81

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

$13

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.77 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.84 $4.95

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Cresskill, NJ

Late night in Cresskill on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 1% chance 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

39 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 42m 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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 18.7
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 5.3
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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 24
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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 26.7
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 predominantly highway experience on this 77.4-mile route, with 86% of your travel time spent on major arteries. The primary roads include the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, and NJ 70. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 30.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a period of uninterrupted driving. This profile suggests a consistent pace, with the character of the road remaining largely similar throughout the roughly 1 hour and 42 minute duration, focusing on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.3 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 Western Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 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 77.4 miles you will encounter 25 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cresskill, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy - among others.

Njtp South

7.5 mi in | ~13m

Exit 16W

10 mi in | ~16m | via I 95; NJTP

Gsp

34.8 mi in | ~49m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

34.8 mi in | ~49m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

36.2 mi in | ~51m

Perth Amboy

36.2 mi in | ~51m

Trenton

67.2 mi in | ~1h 28m

About the Cities

Arriving in Brick, NJ

Full guide →

Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township 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 42m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.48 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 Brick, 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 Brick, NJ before heading back.

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