Trip from Montville, 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 38m

Distance

77.3 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 53m

10 AM

1h 44m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 53m

8 PM

1h 34m

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

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township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Montville, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 77.3-mile drive from Montville, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. With 93% of the drive on highways, primarily using the Garden State Parkway, NJ 24, and I-287, it's well-suited for a single day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or errand. Given the relatively short duration and highway nature, you won't need an overnight stop. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, offering a convenient way to travel between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.6 miles from Montville, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	37.9 mi	45m
NJ 24	9.3 mi	10m
I 287	6.7 mi	8m
Garden State Parkway Southbound	6.2 mi	8m
NJ 70	5.2 mi	6m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway	3.4 mi	3m
NJ 34	3.3 mi	3m
Myrtle Avenue	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 37.9 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montville, NJ and Brick, NJ.

Start on US 202

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Road

Continue on US 202

0.8 mi · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 287 South

Merge onto I 287

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 287

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 78

3.4 mi · 3 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 52 Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward GSP South

Merge onto GSP

11 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

27 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NJ 34

0.6 mi · 45 sec · NJ 34

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

228 ft · 2 sec · NJ 34

Continue on NJ 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · NJ 34

Turn right onto NJ 35

162 ft · 2 sec · NJ 35

Continue on NJ 70

5.2 mi · 6 min · NJ 70

Turn left onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

(631)

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 1 hour and 38-minute drive covering 77.3 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your timing. Consider departing early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid potential peak traffic, especially on the Garden State Parkway. With no designated stops included in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps at a service area on the Parkway. The estimated fuel cost of $13 suggests you'll want to ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, as long stretches on the Parkway might have fewer immediate exit options for gas stations compared to local roads.

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 38.6 miles from Montville, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.6 miles or 51m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Montville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Montville, NJ

This is one driving day of about 77.3 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Montville, 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 37.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Montville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 27.6

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

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Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Summit, New Jersey

1 mi

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Boonton, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 27.6

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $40 to $50 mile 16.6

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19082736000

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 22.1

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.3

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 22.1

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 11

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 27.6

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 38.6

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.5

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

Morris Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19739713700

Visit website

Escape Room NJ Madison

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 11

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19735208360

Visit website

Bee Meadow Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.5

Whippany, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.6

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38.6

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 67.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

18.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 78 East Local: Newark

22.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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,...

67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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

$12.82 one way

$25.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.04	$28.07
premium	$4.93	$14.99	$29.98
diesel	$5.61	$17.07	$34.13

Estimated Tolls: $2.64

Garden State Parkway (44.1 mi) $2.64

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.2	$8.12	$3.71
Efficient EV	19.3	$6.76	$3.09
EV Truck/SUV	30.9	$10.82	$4.95

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Montville, NJ

Late night in Montville on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live 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

33 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 38m 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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $10 near mile 21.3

View on nps.gov

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 8

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 53.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 93% of your journey taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.9 miles along the Garden State Parkway. This means you'll be dealing with consistent speeds and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops along the main thoroughfares. The route is designed for efficient travel, so the character of the drive is largely dictated by the flow of traffic on the Garden State Parkway, NJ 24, and I-287, offering a predictable driving rhythm.

93% 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: 37.9 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 NJ 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 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 77.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Montville, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward New York City, Newark, Gsp South and Trenton.

New York City

18.2 mi in | ~23m

Newark

18.2 mi in | ~23m

Gsp South

22.4 mi in | ~28m

Trenton

67.1 mi in | ~1h 24m

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 38m. Total distance: 77.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.64 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.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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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Trip from Montville, NJ to Brick, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Oasis Restaurant

Oasis Restaurant

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

Restaurant Lorena's

L'allegria Restaurant

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Briant Park

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

Veterans Memorial Park

Morris Museum

Escape Room NJ Madison

Bee Meadow Park

Nomahegan Park

Fords Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Montville, NJ

Brick, NJ

Same local time

33 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 38m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Brick, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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