Origin
Long Hill, NJ
Afternoon in Long Hill on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Hill, 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
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 59.1-mile drive from Long Hill, NJ to Brick, NJ is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The majority of your journey, 77% to be exact, will be on the Garden State Parkway, with a brief segment on NJ 70. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this highway-focused route is an economical way to travel within the Northeast region. There are no mandatory stops suggested, offering you flexibility in how you spend your time. This trip is ideal for those looking for an efficient transit between these two New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 31 mi | 36m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| North Martine Avenue | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Raritan Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Providence Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 31 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Long Hill Lane
368 ft
·
21 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
2
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
192 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mountainview Road
3
Turn right onto CR 638
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
4
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 512
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 655
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
9
Turn right onto CR 655
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
10
Continue on CR 655
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Martine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 655
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Oak Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on CR 607
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raritan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 613
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
25
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
26
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
27
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
28
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29
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 29.5 miles from Long Hill, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union Avenue
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
48.9 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,...
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.23
Garden State Parkway
(37.2 mi)
$2.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 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 | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
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
Afternoon in Brick on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 15 mph
10% chance
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
43 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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 59.1-mile route. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 31 miles. This means you'll primarily be navigating at higher speeds, with less engagement from local traffic. While the 77% highway share suggests a consistent pace, be prepared for the typical characteristics of a major parkway, which can include various traffic patterns depending on the time of day. The transition to NJ 70 will offer a slight variation before you reach your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 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 Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Union Avenue.
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 59.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Long Hill, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Trenton.
Gsp Toll South
11.4 mi in
|
~24m
Trenton
48.9 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: 59.1 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 (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.23 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 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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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