Planning a trip from Victory Gardens to Brick, NJ? This straightforward drive covers 76.8 miles and should take about 1 hour and 39 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it an ideal day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll be on the Garden State Parkway for a significant portion, including a longest stretch of 37.9 miles. Budget around $13 for fuel. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a convenient way to travel between points in New Jersey without venturing into vastly different landscapes. Its directness makes it a practical choice for a quick point-to-point journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Victory Gardens, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 93% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The Garden State Parkway will be your main companion for much of the 76.8 miles, offering consistent speed limits and a smooth ride for extended periods, including an uninterrupted segment of 37.9 miles. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of NJ 24 provides a brief change of pace before rejoining the Parkway Southbound. This drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing time spent navigating local traffic and maximizing time on the open road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 37.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 665 / South Salem Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 25 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 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 665 / South Salem Street
Turn right onto CR 665 / South Salem Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.7 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
18.1 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
7
21.7 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
8
66.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Victory Gardens, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City, Newark, Gsp South and Trenton.
Morristown Airport
6.4 mi in|~10m
New York City
17.7 mi in|~24m
Newark
17.7 mi in|~24m
Gsp South
21.9 mi in|~29m
Trenton
66.6 mi in|~1h 25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
37.9 mi
45m
NJ 24
9.3 mi
10m
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
8m
NJ 70
5.2 mi
6m
NJ 10
3.5 mi
4m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.4 mi
3m
NJ 34
3.3 mi
3m
Route 10 East
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 37.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victory Gardens, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Garfield Avenue
157 ft·13 sec·Garfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·Washington Avenue
3
Turn right onto Washington Place
193 ft·13 sec·Washington Place
4
Turn left onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
5
Turn right onto CR 665
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Salem Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 665
0.1 mi·15 sec·S. Salem Street
7
Take the ramp
94 ft·2 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
9
Merge onto NJ 10
2.1 mi·3 min·Route 10 East
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
12
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 78
3.4 mi·3 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 52Toward GSP: G.S. ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward GSP South
20
Merge onto GSP
11 mi·14 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi·8 min·Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi·49 sec·Garden State Parkway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi·30 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 98Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
For this relatively short 1 hour and 39-minute drive, flexibility is key. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commute times on the Garden State Parkway, especially if traveling on a weekday. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need frequent stops for gas unless your vehicle is particularly inefficient. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas available along the Parkway. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on your toll transponder or be prepared for cash tolls, as the Garden State Parkway is a tolled highway.
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 38.4 miles from Victory Gardens, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 52m 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 23m
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 Victory Gardens, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Victory Gardens, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Victory Gardens, 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 37.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Victory Gardens, NJ
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 21.2
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 50.3
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.06
$3.69
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.72
$3.07
EV Truck/SUV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.92
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Victory Gardens, NJ
Afternoon
in Victory Gardens on Friday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brick, NJ
Afternoon
in Brick on Friday
Local time
2:55 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m 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 Victory Gardens, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 24, Garden State Parkway Southbound. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Victory Gardens, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.73 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 76.8 miles you will encounter 25 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 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Victory Gardens, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, New York City, Newark, Gsp South and Trenton.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
