Origin
Port Reading, NJ
Late night in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Reading, 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
56m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Reading, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Port Reading to Brick, you are looking at a straightforward 44-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via 2nd Avenue, Port Reading Avenue, and Rahway Avenue rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an affordable excursion for those traveling within New Jersey. Because the route is concise, it offers significant flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to complete the transit in under an hour without needing to plan for extended rest stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 29.6 mi | 34m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| US 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Port Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rahway Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 29.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Langford Avenue
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Langford Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Reading Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Rahway Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 514
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
17
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
18
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
19
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
20
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Port Reading, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
33.7 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
34.5 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.77
Garden State Parkway
(29.6 mi)
$1.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
3:53 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
24 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
56m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 44-mile distance. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local infrastructure rather than maintaining high speeds on a freeway. You should anticipate a consistent stream of turns and intersections as you transition between Port Reading Avenue and Rahway Avenue. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, the pace is steady and requires more active attention than a typical highway cruise. The experience is defined by these technical stretches, providing a departure from high-speed transit.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 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 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 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 Port Reading, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp: Garden State Parkway South and Trenton.
Gsp: Garden State Parkway South
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
Trenton
33.7 mi in
|
~42m
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 56m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.77 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 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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