Origin
Hoboken, NJ
Late night in Hoboken on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoboken, 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 24m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoboken, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 64.6-mile drive from Hoboken to Brick, NJ, is a straightforward, local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route sticks to local roads for its entirety, offering a very different experience from highway travel. Given its short duration and lack of stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, keeping things simple.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.3 mi | 35m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| GSP Southbound entrance | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on 6th Street
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Avenue
3
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Newark Street
4
Continue on Observer Highway
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Observer Highway
5
Turn left onto Monroe Street
241 ft
·
14 sec
·
Monroe Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Newark Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newark Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Jersey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
14 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
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.
14
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.
15
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.
16
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
22
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
24
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
25
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
26
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
27
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Hoboken, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn right onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$10.79 one way
$21.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.59
New Jersey Turnpike
(19.9 mi)
$2.78
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
12:24 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
3 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 24m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 64.6-mile stretch, with no highway miles to speak of. This means you'll be navigating city streets and local arteries for the full duration of your 1 hour and 16 minute journey. There's no 'longest stretch' to worry about, as you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments throughout the trip. The character of the road will likely feel very much like navigating through towns and communities, rather than open highway cruising.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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 0.8 miles in near Monroe Street.
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 65.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 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 Hoboken, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in
|
~13m
Gsp
22.5 mi in
|
~30m
|
via Exit 11
Woodbridge
22.5 mi in
|
~30m
|
via Exit 11
Gsp South
23.8 mi in
|
~33m
Perth Amboy
23.8 mi in
|
~33m
Trenton
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
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 24m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 $4.59 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 0.8 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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