Origin
Harrison, NJ
Late night in Harrison on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 59.4-mile drive from Harrison, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, this route is largely highway-focused, with 89% of the drive on high-speed roads. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical option for a single-day excursion. Given its short duration and highway profile, it's perfectly suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region of the US for the entirety of this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.3 mi | 35m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Van Buren Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on CR 508
22 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 697
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
261 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Street
5
Turn right onto Van Buren Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Buren Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto South Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport
8
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 78
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
14
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
14 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
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.
16
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.
17
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.
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 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
26
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
27
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
28
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
29
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Harrison, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
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 I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpi...
8
3.7 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
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.48
Garden State Parkway
(30.3 mi)
$1.81
New Jersey Turnpike
(11.9 mi)
$1.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 89% of the route consisting of high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway. This means you'll spend the majority of your time on well-maintained parkways and turnpikes, offering a consistent driving pace. While predominantly highway, the latter part of the drive may involve transitioning to state routes like NJ 70, offering a slight shift in the road's personality as you approach your destination.
89% 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 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 59.4 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Harrison, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
Gsp
16.8 mi in
|
~25m
|
via Exit 11
Woodbridge
16.8 mi in
|
~25m
|
via Exit 11
Gsp South
18.1 mi in
|
~27m
Perth Amboy
18.1 mi in
|
~27m
Trenton
49.2 mi in
|
~1h 4m
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 18m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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 $3.48 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 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 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.
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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