Origin
Brick, NJ
Afternoon in Brick on Thursday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Springfield, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, Springfield Avenue, Centennial Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 55.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Springfield Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.6 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 16 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 46.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Springfield Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 49.4 miles (Exit 136): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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.
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Exit 136
Take the exit onto Exit 136 toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
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 136
Toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
5
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
NJ 28 / North Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 28 / North Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
CR 615 / Springfield Avenue
Turn right onto CR 615 / Springfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right 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 Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Linden and Roselle.
Linden
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via Exit 136
Roselle
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via Exit 136
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 46.6 mi | 57m |
| Springfield Avenue | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Centennial Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Springfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Exit 136 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 46.6 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Springfield, 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
Continue on GSP
33 mi
·
41 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Exit 136
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Exit 136
Exit 136
Toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight left onto CR 615
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Centennial Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 28
229 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Avenue East
11
Turn right onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on CR 509
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CR 639
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Springfield Avenue
14
Continue on CR 639
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Springfield Avenue
15
Turn straight onto CR 635
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CR 635
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Brick, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, NJ
The final approach into Springfield, 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
$9.18 one way
$18.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.80
Garden State Parkway
(46.6 mi)
$2.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springfield, NJ
Afternoon in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
24 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 16m 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 Springfield, NJ covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Springfield Avenue, Centennial 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 27.7 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 $9.18 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 straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 49.4 miles (Exit 136): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brick, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Linden and Roselle.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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