Traveling from Fort Lee to Brick covers 71.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes. This straightforward, highway-focused route is ideal for a one-day trip, as the duration is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 70. Budgeting roughly $12 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Northeast locations. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers a practical way to transition from the northern edge of the state toward the coast. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Fort Lee, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
30.3 mi
35m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
23.7 mi
30m
NJ 70
5.2 mi
6m
NJ 34
3.3 mi
3m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
1.4 mi
2m
Central Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
US 1
0.9 mi
1m
Palisade Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 67
0.4 mi·37 sec·Lemoine Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 67
0.6 mi·1 min·Palisade Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·5th Street
5
Take the ramp
494 ft·12 sec
Toward US 46 West
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 1; US 9; US 46
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck RoadUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ TurnpikeUse the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NewarkUse the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi·10 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14
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.
15
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, WoodbridgeUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth AmboyUse the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi·1 min·GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State ParkwayUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi·3 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi·49 sec·Garden State Parkway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 98Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
Since this is a 1-hour and 34-minute drive with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to depart outside of typical rush hours to maintain a consistent speed on the Garden State Parkway. Because the fuel cost is estimated at just $12, you likely won't need to worry about mid-trip refueling unless your tank is already low. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns when switching from the Turnpike to the Parkway, as these major arteries are prone to congestion. Use the brevity of the trip to your advantage by planning your arrival in Brick around your specific personal needs rather than worrying about mid-way rest stops.
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 35.9 miles from Fort Lee, NJ, or about 50m 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 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 19m
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 Fort Lee, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Lee, NJ
This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Fort Lee, 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.
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 3.3 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
8
3.4 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
4.3 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
29.2 mi into trip|~40m 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
30.6 mi into trip|~43m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.90 one way
$23.81 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.04
$26.07
premium
$4.93
$13.92
$27.85
diesel
$5.61
$15.85
$31.71
Estimated Tolls: $5.13
New Jersey Turnpike
(23.7 mi)$3.32
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
$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: 25.1 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
21.5
0
$7.54
$3.45
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.28
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.60
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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Morning
in Fort Lee on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning
in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph11% 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
3 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 34m 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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
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 17.3
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 22.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as 90% of this journey is spent on major highways. The drive feels like a standard interstate commute, moving from the dense northern corridor onto the expansive Garden State Parkway. You will face your longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.3 miles while on the Parkway, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. Transitioning onto NJ 70 toward the end shifts the pace slightly, but the overall personality of the road remains utilitarian and fast-moving. It is a no-nonsense trek that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly rather than offering winding, scenic detours.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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 3.3 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 71.8 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
286 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
743 ft
Highest Point
286 ft
Elevation Range
291 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Lee, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Trenton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 71.8 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 (90%). 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 $5.13 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
