Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, 60th Street, Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road 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 Edgewater, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Edgewater, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | — | — |
| 60th Street | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 495 West | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
| GSP Southbound entrance | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
River Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn right onto River Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
3
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
4
Continue on 60th Street
246 ft
·
12 sec
·
60th Street
5
Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Take the ramp right toward NJ 495 West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
NJ 495 West
7
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Newark
9
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
12
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
13
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
19
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34 South: Brielle
20
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
2.7 mi
·
3 min
23
Turn right
164 ft
·
2 sec
24
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
6 min
25
Turn left onto Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Edgewater, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Edgewater, 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
$11.94 one way
$23.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.96 | $27.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Brick on Friday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
23 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 24m 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 Edgewater, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, 60th Street, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Edgewater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.94 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 Edgewater, NJ to Brick, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Edgewater, NJ to Brick, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edgewater, 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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