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Trip from Ridgefield, 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 31m

Distance

69.2 mi

111 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

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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Downtown Ridgefield, NJ, NJ

Ridgefield, NJ

Thomas Parker

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

This straightforward drive from Ridgefield, NJ, to Brick, NJ, covers 69.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike, with a segment on NJ 70, this route is almost entirely highway, making it an easy one-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical way to travel within New Jersey. The overall feel is that of a practical, highway-focused journey, designed for efficient travel between these two Northeast locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

34.6 miles from Ridgefield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 30.3 mi 35m
New Jersey Turnpike 20.4 mi 26m
NJ 70 5.2 mi 6m
NJ 34 3.3 mi 3m
Tonnelle Avenue 3.3 mi 5m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9 1.4 mi 2m
South Broad Avenue 1.4 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 Ridgefield, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on this road

47 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left

164 ft · 14 sec
3

Turn right onto Hillside Street

311 ft · 17 sec · Hillside Street
4

Turn right onto CR 50

296 ft · 10 sec · Edgewater Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
6

Continue on US 1; US 9

3.3 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

404 ft · 11 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto NJ 3

0.3 mi · 19 sec · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto NJ 495

0.3 mi · 26 sec · NJ 495
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
12

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

15 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

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.
16

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.
17

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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)

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 31 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave Ridgefield either early in the morning to beat potential traffic or mid-day for a more relaxed pace. Since the longest stretch is 30.3 miles, you won't need frequent stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto longer parkway segments. The estimated fuel cost is only $11, so budgeting is simple.

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 34.6 miles from Ridgefield, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 15 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 49m 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 17m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ridgefield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Ridgefield, 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 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

35 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

New York City, 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 34.6 miles from Ridgefield, 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

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brick Township, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.9

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

3 mi

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 69.2

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.8

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.8

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 4.9

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 4.9

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 29.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 69.2

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.9

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 4.9

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 4.9

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.4

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 29.7

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.4

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.9

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.9

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.4

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9.9

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 29.7

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.9

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 9.9

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 9.9

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29.7

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

NxGn Arena - Laser Tag Near Me - Arcades Near Me - Things to do

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Edgewater, New Jersey

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12012563357

Visit website

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

North Bergen, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 59 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95, NJTP
7
11.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South
8
26.6 mi into trip | ~37m 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
28 mi into trip | ~40m 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
59 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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

$11.47 one way

$22.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.56 $25.13
premium $4.93 $13.42 $26.84
diesel $5.61 $15.28 $30.56

Estimated Tolls: $4.66

New Jersey Turnpike (20.4 mi) $2.85
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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 18, 2026

Origin

Ridgefield, NJ

Late night in Ridgefield on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 11% 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

4 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 31m 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

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 12
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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 ~26 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 16.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 19.2
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 highway-focused experience for 88% of this 69.2-mile journey. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries like the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, which offer consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway, allowing for significant progress without frequent exits. While this route prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, it provides a direct and predictable driving experience.

88% 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: 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 5.1 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 69.2 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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 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 Ridgefield, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Trenton.

Njtp

5.1 mi in | ~9m

Gsp

26.6 mi in | ~37m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

26.6 mi in | ~37m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

28 mi in | ~40m

Perth Amboy

28 mi in | ~40m

Trenton

59 mi in | ~1h 17m

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 31m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 $4.66 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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 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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