Trip from Brick, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

78.1 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 36m

8 AM

1h 50m

10 AM

1h 41m

12 PM

1h 39m

3 PM

1h 42m

5 PM

1h 50m

8 PM

1h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brick, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Shore Road, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

39 miles from Brick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 78.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Shore Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.4 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 71.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Shore Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (GSP SB Exit 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward GSP South: Toms River

5

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

8

74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | GSP SB Exit 17

Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 17 toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 17 Toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township

5

74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5

74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | CR 625 / Sea Isle Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 625 / Sea Isle Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	71.4 mi	1h 23m
Shore Road	2.3 mi	3m
NJ 70	1.3 mi	2m
Kings Highway	0.7 mi	1m
Cedar Bridge Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Sea Isle Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
Brick Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
GSP SB Exit 17	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 71.4 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on (631)

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Brick Boulevard

2

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec

3

Turn slight right onto CR 528

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Cedar Bridge Avenue

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

5

Merge onto NJ 70

1.3 mi · 2 min · NJ 70

6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward GSP Toll South: Toms River

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward GSP South: Toms River

8

Merge onto GSP

71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

9

Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 17

0.2 mi · 29 sec · GSP SB Exit 17

Exit 17 Toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township Use the straight / right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork

210 ft · 10 sec

11

Turn left onto CR 625

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard

12

Turn left onto US 9

2.3 mi · 3 min · Shore Road

13

Turn right onto NJ 83

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

14

Turn slight right onto CR 608

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway

15

Arrive at destination

CR 608

Trip Plan

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 39 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 39 miles or 47m 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 19m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brick, NJ

This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brick, 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 71.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39 mi from Brick, NJ · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bass River, NJ

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

Ocean County, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bass River, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.4 miles.

Arriving in Cedar Grove, NJ

The final approach into Cedar Grove, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Island Shore Chinese Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Marmora, New Jersey

0.4 mi

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Somers Point, New Jersey

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.9

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Island Shore Chinese Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.9

Marmora, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16093907320

Visit website

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.3

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16099265526

Visit website

Gregory's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.3

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+16099276665

Visit website

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.5

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16096248886

Visit website

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.5

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–2:45 pm

+16096248000

Visit website

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.9

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Shorebreak Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.1

Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094862137

Visit website

Swell Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.3

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16098142980

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 50.2

Galloway, NJ

The Flanders Hotel

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 66.9

Ocean City, New Jersey

+16093991000

Visit website

Playland's Castaway Cove

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 66.9

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16093994751

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.95 one way

$25.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.18	$28.36
premium	$4.93	$15.15	$30.29
diesel	$5.61	$17.24	$34.49

Estimated Tolls: $4.28

Garden State Parkway (71.4 mi) $4.28

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

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lakewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.4	$8.20	$3.75
Efficient EV	19.5	$6.83	$3.12
EV Truck/SUV	31.2	$10.93	$5.00

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

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Saturday

Local time

4:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Grove, NJ

Late night in Cedar Grove on Saturday

Local time

4:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Bass River, NJ

39 mi in

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

3 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 35m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brick, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Shore Road, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39 miles from Brick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (GSP SB Exit 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Brick, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Brick, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cedar Grove, NJ

Nearby Places

Cafe Bru

agnello's cafe

Cafe Bru

Island Shore Chinese Restaurant

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

Gregory's Restaurant & Bar

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

agnello's cafe

Shorebreak Cafe

Swell Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

The Flanders Hotel

Playland's Castaway Cove

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brick, NJ

Cedar Grove, NJ

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 35m on the road

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