Origin
Cedar Grove, NJ
Late night in Cedar Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
78.1 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Grove, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Trooper Bertram T, Shore Road, Sea Isle Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 78.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trooper Bertram T is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper Bertram T | — | — |
| Shore Road | — | — |
| Sea Isle Boulevard | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| GSP NB Entrance 17 | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 70 | — | — |
| Brick Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Trooper Bertram T
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Shore Road
4
Turn right onto Sea Isle Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sea Isle Boulevard
5
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
GSP Toll North
6
Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GSP NB Entrance 17
7
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
13
Turn left
1.4 mi
·
2 min
14
At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Cedar Grove, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Cedar Grove, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
The final approach into Brick, 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
$12.95 one way
$25.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
39 mi in
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 13m 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 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trooper Bertram T, Shore Road, Sea Isle Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 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 $12.95 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.
The drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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