Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
This 67.4-mile drive from Brick, NJ to Livingston, NJ is a straightforward journey, estimated to take about 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. The route is heavily focused on highways, making it efficient for covering the distance. Expect to spend around $11 on fuel for this trip. Given both locations are within the Northeast region of NJ, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries, keeping the travel feel consistent. This drive is all about getting you from point A to point B smoothly and quickly.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Prepare for a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.9 miles. The journey predominantly follows the Garden State Parkway, transitioning to the Essex Freeway, and briefly touching Cedar Bridge Avenue. This means you'll experience a consistent, high-speed driving environment for most of the trip, with minimal exposure to slower, local roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Essex Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.6 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 West: The Oranges
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Laurel Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Livingston, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 508: Newark, The Oranges, Orange, Newark and Harrison.
Cr 508: Newark
The Oranges
Orange
Newark
Harrison
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 55.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Essex Freeway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Mount Pleasant Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shrewsbury Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Livingston, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on GSP
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 280
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 634
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 635
Turn right onto NJ 10
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Brick, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Livingston, 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.
Regular Gas
$11.17 one way
$22.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 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 | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brick on Thursday
Local time
11:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
11:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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