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Trip from Saddle Brook, NJ to Brick, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

72.8 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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Saddle Brook, NJ

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Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saddle Brook, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.07 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

36.4 miles from Saddle Brook, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 72.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.7 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 50.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 3.3 miles in near US 46.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.3 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m 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
5.3 mi into trip | ~8m 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
5.4 mi into trip | ~8m 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
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Saddle Brook, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.

Gsp South

5.3 mi in | ~8m

Gsp Toll South

5.4 mi in | ~8m

Trenton

62.6 mi in | ~1h 21m

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
NJ 34 3.3 mi 3m
US Highway 46 2.1 mi 2m
US 46 2 mi 2m
Market Street 0.6 mi 1m
Midland Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 50.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saddle Brook, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on this road

433 ft · 36 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left

181 ft · 15 sec
3

Turn right onto Mayhill Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Mayhill Street
4

Turn right onto CR 56

0.6 mi · 1 min · Market Street
5

Turn left onto CR 67

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Midland Avenue
6

Turn right onto Van Bussum Avenue

222 ft · 9 sec · Van Bussum Avenue
7

Merge onto US 46

2.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 46
Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 46
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

519 ft · 12 sec
Toward NJ 19 North, GSP South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward GSP Toll South Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Merge onto GSP

23 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

27 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle Use the straight lane.
18

Merge onto NJ 34

0.6 mi · 45 sec · NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

228 ft · 2 sec · NJ 34
20

Continue on NJ 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · NJ 34
21

Turn right onto NJ 35

162 ft · 2 sec · NJ 35
22

Continue on NJ 70

5.2 mi · 6 min · NJ 70
23

Turn left onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24

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 36.4 miles from Saddle Brook, NJ, or about 51m 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 51m 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 20m

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 Saddle Brook, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saddle Brook, NJ

This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saddle Brook, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Saddle Brook, NJ · 51m into the drive

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 36.4 miles from Saddle Brook, 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.

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 12.6
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 ~7 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 22.6
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 47.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.07 one way

$24.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.22 $26.44
premium $4.93 $14.12 $28.24
diesel $5.61 $16.07 $32.15

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: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.19 $4.66

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Saddle Brook, NJ

Night in Saddle Brook on Thursday

Local time

9:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Night in Brick on Thursday

Local time

9:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 35m 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 Saddle Brook, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, 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 36.4 miles from Saddle Brook, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Saddle Brook, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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