Origin
Brick, NJ
Evening in Brick on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Prospect Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, County Line Road, Cedar Bridge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 41.4 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 (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on Central Jersey Expressway and County Line Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and County Line Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NJ 88 / Main Street.
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 41.4 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 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CR 526 / County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NJ 88 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 526 / County Line Road
Turn left onto CR 526 / County Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Calhoun Street, Capitol Complex, Thomas Edison State University
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 Calhoun Street, Capitol Complex, Thomas...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| County Line Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 29 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Commodore Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pennington Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Prospect 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
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
5
Turn straight onto CR 528
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
6
Continue on CR 528
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Clifton Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 526
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
County Line Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 526; CR 638
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackson Mills Road
11
Turn slight right onto CR 526
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commodore Boulevard
12
Turn right onto CR 527
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
14
Merge onto I 195
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NJ 29
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 29
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
489 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Calhoun Street, Capitol Complex, Thomas Edison State University
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pennington Avenue
19
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
20
Turn right onto Weber Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Weber Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Weber Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Brick, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prospect Park, NJ
The final approach into Prospect 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Prospect Park, NJ
Evening in Prospect Park on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
21 mi in
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
26 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
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 Prospect Park, NJ covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, County Line Road, Cedar Bridge Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.86 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 41.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (NJ 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CR 526 / County Line Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brick, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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