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Trip from Lyndhurst, 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 27m

Distance

66.9 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

township in New Jersey, United States

Lyndhurst, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 66.9-mile drive from Lyndhurst, NJ to Brick, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's an ideal day trip within the Northeast region. You'll be spending 94% of your time on highways, primarily using the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, with NJ 70 also part of the mix. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11, making it an economical option. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you to your destination without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 30.3 mi 35m
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 20.6 mi 26m
NJ 70 5.2 mi 6m
NJ 34 3.3 mi 3m
NJ 3 1.7 mi 1m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9 1.4 mi 2m
Delafield Avenue 0.6 mi 2m
GSP Southbound entrance 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 Lyndhurst, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on Delafield Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Delafield Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 3 East
3

Merge onto NJ 3

1.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 3
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility Use the slight right lane.
5

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9

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.
10

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.
11

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.
12

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.
13

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

27 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle Use the straight lane.
19

Merge onto NJ 34

0.6 mi · 45 sec · NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

228 ft · 2 sec · NJ 34
21

Continue on NJ 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · NJ 34
22

Turn right onto NJ 35

162 ft · 2 sec · NJ 35
23

Continue on NJ 70

5.2 mi · 6 min · NJ 70
24

Turn left onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25

Arrive at destination

(631)

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Lyndhurst, 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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 56.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right 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 / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
24.2 mi into trip | ~34m 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
25.6 mi into trip | ~36m 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
56.7 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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

$11.09 one way

$22.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.15 $24.29
premium $4.93 $12.97 $25.95
diesel $5.61 $14.77 $29.54

Estimated Tolls: $4.70

New Jersey Turnpike (20.6 mi) $2.89
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

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 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 20.1 0 $7.02 $3.21
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.68
EV Truck/SUV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lyndhurst, NJ

Late night in Lyndhurst on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 1% 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

41 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 27m 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 experience on this route, with 94% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway-focused drive, the transition onto NJ 70 may introduce slightly different road conditions as you approach your destination. The general feel is one of steady progress, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B smoothly and efficiently, rather than offering winding scenic detours.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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 2.4 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 66.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 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 Lyndhurst, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Trenton.

Gsp

24.2 mi in | ~34m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

24.2 mi in | ~34m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

25.6 mi in | ~36m

Perth Amboy

25.6 mi in | ~36m

Trenton

56.7 mi in | ~1h 13m

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 27m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). 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 $4.70 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 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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