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Trip from Elmwood Park, 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 33m

Distance

72 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Elmwood Park, NJ, NJ

Elmwood Park, NJ

Thomas Parker

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elmwood Park, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.94 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.

Midpoint

36 miles from Elmwood Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 50.7 mi 1h 4m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
NJ 70 5.2 mi 6m
US 46 3.6 mi 4m
NJ 34 3.3 mi 3m
Mola Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Brick Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
NJ 35 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 50.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on Linden Avenue

128 ft · 7 sec · Linden Avenue
2

Turn right onto Mola Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mola Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

331 ft · 9 sec
4

Merge onto US 46

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 46
Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 46
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

519 ft · 12 sec
Toward NJ 19 North, GSP South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward GSP Toll South Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto GSP

23 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

27 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle Use the straight lane.
15

Merge onto NJ 34

0.6 mi · 45 sec · NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

228 ft · 2 sec · NJ 34
17

Continue on NJ 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · NJ 34
18

Turn right onto NJ 35

162 ft · 2 sec · NJ 35
19

Continue on NJ 70

5.2 mi · 6 min · NJ 70
20

Turn left onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

(631)

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 36 miles from Elmwood Park, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 16 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36 miles or 49m 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 18m

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 Elmwood Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elmwood Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Elmwood Park, 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 50.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36 miles from Elmwood Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 20.6

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

1.2 mi

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.1

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 20.6

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 20.6

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 15.4

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.4

Red Bank, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17323770404

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.1

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.3

Belleville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.7

Clark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.6

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.5

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 10.3

Bloomfield, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 20.6

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.5

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.8

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.8

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.6

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.4

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Conference House Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 36

Staten Island, New York

+17189846046

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 15.4

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 46

Keep slight right at fork onto US 46

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward NJ 19 North, GSP South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 19 North, GSP South
7
4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GSP Toll South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward GSP Toll South
8
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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,...
7
62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 34 South: Brielle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle

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

Estimated Tolls: $3.41

Garden State Parkway (56.9 mi) $3.41

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

$12

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Elmwood Park, NJ

Afternoon in Elmwood Park on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Afternoon in Brick on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 25% chance 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

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 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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 ~5 min detour $10 near mile 12.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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 ~8 min detour Free near mile 5
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 19.9
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 47.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

72 mi in 1h 33m, mostly highway — 50.7 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 46.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.4 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Elmwood Park, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.

Gsp South

4.4 mi in | ~6m

Gsp Toll South

4.5 mi in | ~6m

Trenton

61.8 mi in | ~1h 19m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 72 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.41 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brick, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brick, NJ before heading back.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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