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Trip from Brick, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ

Drive Time

57m

Distance

45.1 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

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Downtown Brick, NJ, NJ

Brick, NJ

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Downtown Menlo Park, NJ, NJ

Menlo Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brick, NJ to Menlo Park, NJ covers 45.1 miles and takes about 57m 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, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.5 miles from Brick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 57m highway drive covering 45.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Cedar Bridge Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.3 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 12 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 41.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Cedar Bridge Avenue. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 5 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 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 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.
4
15.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
44 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

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

Use the right lane. Exit 132 Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
6
44.3 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 27: Lincoln Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
3
44.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | Philip Street

Turn right onto Philip Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 41.3 mi 50m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Lincoln Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Brick Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Philip Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 41.3 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Menlo Park, NJ.

1

Start on Brick Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard
2

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec
3

Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.8 mi · 1 min
5

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway
6

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec
7

Continue on Garden State Parkway

28 mi · 34 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

0.2 mi · 46 sec · NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
9

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27: Lincoln Highway

367 ft · 10 sec · NJ 27: Lincoln Highway
10

Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
11

Turn right onto Philip Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Philip Street
12

Arrive at your destination

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 22.5 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 45.1 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.5 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menlo 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brick, NJ

This is one driving day of about 45.1 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 41.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Brick, NJ · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

23 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Menlo Park, NJ

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Menlo Park, NJ.

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

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $10 near mile 43.5
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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 45.1
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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 26.4
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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 43.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.46 one way

$14.93 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.17 $16.33
premium $4.92 $8.74 $17.48
diesel $5.64 $10.02 $20.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.5 0 $4.74 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.31 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Brick, NJ

Morning in Brick on Monday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menlo Park, NJ

Morning in Menlo Park on Monday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

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

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

57m 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 Menlo Park, NJ covers 45.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.46 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 45.1 miles you will encounter 5 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 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44 miles: 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 Menlo Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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