Origin
Metuchen, NJ
Night in Metuchen on Sunday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metuchen, NJ to Brick, NJ
Drive Time
57m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metuchen, NJ
James Kampeis
Brick, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Metuchen to Brick, this 44.2-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 57 minutes. Because the drive is so efficient, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making this an affordable transit between these two Northeast locations. With no required stops, the trip is designed for those who want to get from Point A to Point B with minimal fuss. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as a reliable connection within New Jersey.
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
22.1 miles from Metuchen, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 91 percent of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey navigating the Garden State Parkway, NJ 70, and NJ 34. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Garden State Parkway, where you will cruise for 29 miles before transitioning to other roads. While this drive lacks the technical challenges of winding backroads, the heavy reliance on highways ensures a consistent pace. You will find that the character of the road remains steady, providing a predictable and efficient drive throughout the entire duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 531 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 44.2 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: near the start (CR 531 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 531 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 531 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island...
8
34 mi into trip
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~43m 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
34.6 mi into trip
|
~44m 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...
7
34.7 mi into trip
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~44m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Metuchen, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Trenton.
Gsp South
4.5 mi in
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~8m
Trenton
34 mi in
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~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 29 mi | 33m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Middlesex Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metuchen, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 27
209 ft
·
13 sec
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Middlesex Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 531
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto US 1
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 1
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 287
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 287
7
Continue on NJ 440
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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
Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though keeping an eye on local traffic patterns is always wise. You do not need to worry about pacing your travel with multiple rest breaks, as the duration is under an hour. Because the majority of your 44.2-mile trek is on high-speed roads, stay alert during the transitions between the Garden State Parkway and the state highways. Given that fuel costs are quite low at approximately $7, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Metuchen and arrive in Brick without needing to stop for gas along the way.
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 22.1 miles from Metuchen, NJ, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 44.2 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ
This is one driving day of about 44.2 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metuchen, 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 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Metuchen, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Metuchen, 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
$7.31 one way
$14.63 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.73
Garden State Parkway
(29 mi)
$1.73
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:45 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
26 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
57m 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 Metuchen, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 44.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 70, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Metuchen, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.31 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 16 significant decision points across 44.2 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: near the start (CR 531 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Metuchen, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Trenton.
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