Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Short Hills, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Brick, NJ to Short Hills, NJ is 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m via Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey between two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, it's best suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a quick and efficient drive, primarily on major roadways.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 52.1 miles. The route transitions to the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway before concluding on White Oak Ridge Road. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by higher speeds and less interaction with local traffic for most of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 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 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto CR 608 / Hobart Gap Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Short Hills, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Morristown along the way.
Morristown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 52.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| White Oak Ridge Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NJ 24 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hobart Gap Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westview Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Short Hills, 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
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on NJ 24
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NJ 124
Turn right onto CR 608
Continue on CR 608
Turn right onto Westview Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Brick, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Short Hills, 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
$10.17 one way
$20.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| premium | $4.95 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Short Hills on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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