Origin
Closter, NJ
Evening in Closter on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Closter, NJ to Brick, NJ
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
79.2 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Traveling from Closter to Brick covers 79.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This highway-focused route is straightforward enough to complete in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those heading from the Northeast corner of New Jersey toward the coast. You can expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trip, keeping your transit costs predictable. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, allowing you to reach your destination quickly. The journey relies heavily on major thoroughfares, so it functions best as a direct transit rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
39.6 miles from Closter, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a fast-paced experience, as 84% of this route takes place on high-speed highways. You will navigate a combination of the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 70 to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 30.3-mile run along the Garden State Parkway, where you can maintain a steady pace. While the drive is primarily an interstate grind, the transition from the busy northern corridors to the roads leading into Brick offers a clear shift in traffic patterns. Prepare for a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over secondary roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 30.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 79.2 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 11.8 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.6 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
36.6 mi into trip
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~53m in
|
Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
38 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
8
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
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 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
8
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Br...
Towns Along This Route
Between Closter, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy - among others.
Njtp South
9.3 mi in
|
~17m
Exit 16W
11.8 mi in
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~20m
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via I 95; NJTP
Gsp
36.6 mi in
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~53m
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via Exit 11
Woodbridge
36.6 mi in
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~53m
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via Exit 11
Gsp South
38 mi in
|
~55m
Perth Amboy
38 mi in
|
~55m
Trenton
69 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.3 mi | 35m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 24.3 mi | 31m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Closter, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Continue on Naugle Street
521 ft
·
22 sec
·
Naugle Street
3
Continue on Closter Dock Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Closter Dock Road
4
Turn left onto West Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 502
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
6
Turn straight onto CR 502
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Hook Road
7
Turn left onto CR 39
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
8
Continue on CR 39
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
Use the none lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
27
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
29
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
30
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
31
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
32
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1-hour and 47-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the heavy reliance on the Garden State Parkway and the Turnpike, checking real-time traffic reports before you leave is essential to avoid potential congestion. You won't need to plan for formal stops on this 79.2-mile run, but keeping your gas tank filled is smart given the $13 estimated fuel cost. Use the shorter duration to your advantage by timing your exit to miss peak commuting hours. If you find yourself needing a break, utilize the frequent service areas along the Parkway rather than exiting the highway entirely to save time.
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 39.6 miles from Closter, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 79.2 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 58m 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 30m
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 Closter, 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 Closter, NJ
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Closter, 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 30.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.6 mi from Closter, NJ · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Closter, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brick, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.11 one way
$26.21 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.35 | $30.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.48
New Jersey Turnpike
(26.1 mi)
$3.67
Garden State Parkway
(30.3 mi)
$1.81
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Brick, NJ
Evening in Brick on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
22 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 47m 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 Closter, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, 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 39.6 miles from Closter, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.11 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 24 significant decision points across 79.2 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 11.8 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.6 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Closter, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy - among others.
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