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Trip from Brick, NJ to West Milford, NJ

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

95.1 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Brick, NJ to West Milford, NJ covers 95.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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, NJ 23, CR 513 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.74 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

47.6 miles from Brick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 95.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.4 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 63.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 95.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (NJ 3 / State Route 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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.
7
66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 153B Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
5
66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | NJ 3 / State Route 3

Merge onto NJ 3 / State Route 3

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

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

Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water G...
5
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | NJ 23

Merge onto NJ 23

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Brick, NJ to West Milford, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.

Butler

71.4 mi in | ~1h 32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 63.4 mi 1h 20m
NJ 23 16.3 mi 19m
CR 513 7.2 mi 10m
US 46 3.7 mi 4m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
State Route 3 0.9 mi 1m
Brick Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 63.4 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and West Milford, 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

50 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 3 West: Wayne
9

Merge slight left onto State Route 3

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 3
10

Merge slight right

3.7 mi · 4 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
12

Merge slight right

4.6 mi · 5 min
13

Continue straight

12 mi · 14 min
14

Take the exit slight right

7.2 mi · 10 min
15

Turn right

39 ft · 3 sec
16

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 47.6 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Milford, 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 95.1 miles and 2h 3m.

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 63.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.6 mi from Brick, NJ · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

48 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.

Arriving in West Milford, NJ

The final approach into West Milford, 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 West Milford, 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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 near mile 59
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 68.9
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 52.5
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 26.2
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour $10 near mile 88.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.74 one way

$31.47 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $17.22 $34.44
premium $4.92 $18.43 $36.86
diesel $5.64 $21.13 $42.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Tinton Falls, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brick Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Larson Ford

Lakewood, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

Tinton Falls, NJ

Tinton Falls, NJ

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Urban Edge Town Brook Commons (Middletown, NJ)

Middletown Township, NJ

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Target T1153 (Brick, NJ)

Brick, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Seabreeze Ford

Wall Township, NJ

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Simon - Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Fall

Tinton Falls, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.99 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.32 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.31 $6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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

Late night in Brick on Monday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Milford, NJ

Late night in West Milford on Monday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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

2h 3m 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 West Milford, NJ covers 95.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 23, CR 513. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.6 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 $15.74 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 95.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (NJ 3 / State Route 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to West Milford, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.

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