Origin
South Plainfield, NJ
Morning in South Plainfield on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Plainfield, 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 1m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Plainfield, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 48.2-mile drive from South Plainfield, NJ, to Brick, NJ, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 1 minute, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 90% of the journey on major roads like the Garden State Parkway and I-287. You'll be covering a significant portion on the Garden State Parkway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch spanning 29 miles. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this drive is budget-friendly and efficient. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 29 mi | 33m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 287 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Durham Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Plainfield, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on South Plainfield Avenue
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Plainfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
399 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Church Street
334 ft
·
20 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto CR 603
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
5
Continue on CR 603
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
6
Continue on Durham Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJTP
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 287
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 440
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
19
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
20
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
21
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
22
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from South Plainfield, 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 2.3 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 287 South, NJTP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 287 South, NJTP
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP South
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
38 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
38.8 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.73
Garden State Parkway
(29 mi)
$1.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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
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 1m 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 highway-centric experience for this 48.2-mile trip, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. The Garden State Parkway will be your main artery for a substantial portion, including a continuous 29-mile segment. This route is designed for efficiency, so while it's not the most scenic, it offers a consistent pace. You'll primarily be on well-maintained parkways and interstates, allowing for a smooth and predictable drive from South Plainfield to Brick.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 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 2.3 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 48.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 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 South Plainfield, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Trenton.
Gsp South
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
Trenton
38 mi in
|
~47m
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 1m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.73 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 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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