Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ is 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically connecting two points in New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a straightforward, single-day journey. You'll primarily be on major parkways and highways, making it a practical option for getting to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including an uninterrupted stretch of 70.9 miles. This means you can expect a consistent driving experience with limited local road navigation. The profile suggests a straightforward journey where progress is generally quick and direct, making it easy to maintain a steady pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 70.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Shore Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 9 / Shore Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 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 0.8 miles (US 9 / Shore Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 9 / Shore Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 9 / Shore Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip|~9m 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 left lanes.
6
39.6 mi into trip|~48m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
75.3 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
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 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
9
75.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
70.9 mi
1h 22m
Shore Road
2.4 mi
4m
NJ 70
1.4 mi
2m
Kings Highway
0.7 mi
1m
Sea Isle Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
GSP NB Entrance 17
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on CR 608
0.7 mi·1 min·Kings Highway
2
Turn straight onto NJ 83
0.2 mi·22 sec·Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
2.4 mi·4 min·Shore Road
4
Turn right onto CR 625
0.5 mi·43 sec·Sea Isle Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
237 ft·5 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
0.1 mi·19 sec·GSP NB Entrance 17
Toward GSP: garden state parkway
7
Merge onto GSP
1.5 mi·1 min·Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
9
Merge onto GSP
34 mi·39 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
36 mi·42 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·25 sec
Exit 89A-BToward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, LakewoodUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 89AToward NJ 70: Brick, Point PleasantUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi·2 min·NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi·37 sec·Brick Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under two hours and a fuel cost estimated at $13, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the late morning to avoid peak traffic. The longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway is over 70 miles, so plan your stops before you get too far down that segment. Given the short distance, you won't need to split the drive, allowing you to arrive in Brick with ample time to spare.
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 38.8 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 47m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedar Grove, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Grove, NJ
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Cedar Grove, NJ
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.11
$28.22
premium
$4.93
$15.07
$30.14
diesel
$5.61
$17.16
$34.31
Estimated Tolls: $4.26
Garden State Parkway
(70.9 mi)$4.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Lakewood, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
EV Truck/SUV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Cedar Grove, NJ
Late night
in Cedar Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night
in Brick on Saturday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
39 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Shore Road, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.88 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 77.7 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 0.8 miles (US 9 / Shore Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
