Origin
Vernon Valley, NJ
Morning in Vernon Valley on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon Valley, NJ to Brick, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
104.2 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon Valley, NJ
Tom Fisk
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 104.2-mile drive from Vernon Valley to Brick, New Jersey, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. With 81% of the journey on highways, expect a relatively quick transit through the Northeast region of New Jersey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $17, making it an affordable option for a day trip or a quick weekend getaway. This drive is designed for efficiency, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal fuss and maximum time at your destination. Plan for a smooth ride with this efficient route.
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
52.1 miles from Vernon Valley, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the 104.2 miles utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including one stretch of 49.1 miles without needing to exit. The route begins on roads like the Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike and NJ 23 before merging onto the parkway, offering a mix of local access and high-speed travel. Expect a consistent driving experience as you transition from more local roads to the uninterrupted flow of the parkway. This profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is generally possible.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 49.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.9 miles in near NJ 23.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 104.2 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: at 26.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
26.9 mi into trip
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~42m in
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NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.5 mi into trip
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~55m in
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ramp to GSP Southbound
Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound toward GSP Toll South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
6
67.5 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
94 mi into trip
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~2h 6m 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
94.8 mi into trip
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~2h 8m 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 Vernon Valley, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.
Clifton
33.1 mi in
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~49m
Gsp Toll South
38.5 mi in
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~55m
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via ramp to GSP Southbound
Trenton
94 mi in
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~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 49.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Vernon Warwick Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Newfoundland Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon Valley, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Walnut Hill Drive
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Hill Drive
2
Continue on Thistle Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Thistle Avenue
3
Turn left onto Vlietstra Drive
485 ft
·
22 sec
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Vlietstra Drive
4
Turn right onto CR 517
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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McAfee - Glenwood Road
5
Continue on CR 517
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Aster Street
6
Continue on CR 517
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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McAfee - Glenwood Road
7
Turn left onto CR 644
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Vernon Crossing
8
Turn right onto NJ 94; CR 515
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Vernon Warwick Road
9
Continue on CR 515
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockholm Vernon Road
10
Turn left onto NJ 23
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Newfoundland Road
11
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
15
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
16
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
ramp to GSP Southbound
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
26
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
28
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
29
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
30
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
31
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 20-minute duration for this 104.2-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule. With a fuel cost of about $17, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. The longest continuous stretch is 49.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway, so plan any brief pauses before or after this segment if needed. Since this is a highway-focused drive, keeping your gas tank at least half full is always a good practice, especially when anticipating longer stretches without services. Arriving earlier in the day can help you maximize your time in Brick.
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 52.1 miles from Vernon Valley, NJ, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
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 Vernon Valley, 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 Vernon Valley, NJ
This is one driving day of about 104.2 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vernon Valley, 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 49.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Vernon Valley, NJ · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Vernon Valley, 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
$17.28 one way
$34.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.01 | $46.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Garden State Parkway
(55.3 mi)
$3.31
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
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
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.94 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.12 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.59 | $6.67 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Brick on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 10 mph
19% 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
15 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
2h 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vernon Valley, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, NJ 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Vernon Valley, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.28 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 20 significant decision points across 104.2 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: at 26.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Vernon Valley, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.
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