Origin
Prospect Park, NJ
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect 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
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect Park, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, John Fitch Way, Cedar Bridge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 27 mi | 31m |
| John Fitch Way | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 70 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pennington Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Weber Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Weber Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 627
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pennington Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 653
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
306 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NJ 29 South
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto NJ 29
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
John Fitch Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 195
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 9
10
Continue on US 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
11
Turn left onto NJ 88
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Clifton Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on CR 528
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
NJ 70
15
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Prospect 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 653 / Calhoun Street
Turn right onto CR 653 / Calhoun Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 29 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJ 29 South
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 29 / John Fitch Way
Turn right onto NJ 29 / John Fitch Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
7
38.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
South Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto South Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
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
Afternoon in Brick on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
22 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
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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
43.8 mi in 1h, mostly highway — 27 mi of that is on Central Jersey Expressway.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and John Fitch Way. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 653 / Calhoun Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (CR 653 / Calhoun Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NJ 29 / John Fitch Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles (CR 653 / Calhoun Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NJ 29 / John Fitch Way): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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