Brick, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ is 75.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via Garden State Parkway and US 46, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major roadways, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a consistent driving experience. It’s a practical option for getting from one point in New Jersey to another without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 63.4 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent, high-speed driving experience for a considerable portion of the trip. As you transition to US 46 and Boonton Turnpike, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a drive dominated by the ease and speed of highway conditions for most of the 75.8 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (NJ 3 / State Route 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip|~4m 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 right lanes.
7
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
5
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge onto NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, CR 511 ALT: Lincoln Park, Boonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 202 South, CR 511 ALT: Lincoln Park,...
9
72.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, NJ 23 South: Lincoln Park, Boonton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 202 South, NJ 23 South: Lincoln Park,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.
Butler
71.4 mi in|~1h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
63.4 mi
1h 20m
US 46
3.7 mi
4m
Boonton Turnpike
1.8 mi
2m
NJ 23
1.2 mi
1m
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
State Route 3
0.9 mi
1m
Mountainview Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Comly Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Lincoln Park, 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
1.1 mi·2 min·Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
5
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·15 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
7
Continue on GSP
50 mi·1 hr 5 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 153BToward NJ 3 West: WayneUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi·1 min·State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
3.7 mi·4 min·US 46
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
12
Merge onto NJ 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward US 202 South, CR 511 ALT: Lincoln Park, BoontonUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
160 ft·9 sec
Toward US 202 South, NJ 23 South: Lincoln Park, BoontonUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Mountainview Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Mountainview Boulevard
16
Continue on US 202
1.8 mi·2 min·Boonton Turnpike
17
Turn right onto CR 511 Alternate
0.3 mi·45 sec·Comly Road
18
Turn sharp left onto Park Avenue
521 ft·15 sec·Park Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto Troy Lane
13 ft·6 sec·Troy Lane
20
Turn left
317 ft·23 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just under 2 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to your destination in Lincoln Park. Since the longest stretch is 63.4 miles on the Garden State Parkway, you can comfortably plan your fuel stops before starting or after this segment. Given the $13 fuel cost estimate, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling. Consider this a drive where you can easily make it in one go, but if you prefer a break, the Garden State Parkway has numerous service areas.
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 37.9 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 37.9 miles or 48m 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 Lincoln Park, 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 75.8 miles and 1h 40m.
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 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 37.9 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 63.4 miles.
Arriving in Lincoln Park, NJ
The final approach into Lincoln Park, 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.
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...
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...
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 52.3
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
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 26.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.13 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.76
$27.53
premium
$4.93
$14.70
$29.40
diesel
$5.61
$16.74
$33.47
Estimated Tolls: $3.93
Garden State Parkway
(63.4 mi)$3.81
Boonton Turnpike
(1.8 mi)$0.12
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: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.96
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.63
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
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
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lincoln Park, NJ
Late night
in Lincoln Park on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph3% chanceLive 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
2 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 40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brick, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 46, Boonton Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $12.57 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 75.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (NJ 3 / State Route 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
