Origin
Brick, NJ
Night in Brick on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Shrewsbury, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ covers 22.5 miles and takes about 30m 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, Broad Street, Hope Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 22.5 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.1 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 17 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 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Broad Street. 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 Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (Exit 105): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese 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.
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Exit 105
Take the exit onto Exit 105 toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Lon...
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 51 / Hope Road
Turn left onto CR 51 / Hope Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Shrewsbury, NJ, road signs point toward Long Branch and New Brunswick.
Long Branch
17.9 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Exit 105
New Brunswick
17.9 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Exit 105
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hope Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Tinton Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Exit 105 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Shrewsbury, 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
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit onto Exit 105
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Exit 105
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
12
Turn left onto CR 51
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hope Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 537
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tinton Avenue
14
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on NJ 35
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
16
Turn right onto White Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Street
17
Arrive at destination
White Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Garden State Parkway
(15.1 mi)
$0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Shrewsbury, NJ
Night in Shrewsbury on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 Shrewsbury, NJ covers 22.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Broad Street, Hope Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 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 $3.73 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (Exit 105): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brick, NJ and Shrewsbury, NJ, road signs point toward Long Branch and New Brunswick.
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