Origin
Wantage, NJ
Morning in Wantage on Friday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wantage, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
109.1 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wantage, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 109.1-mile drive from Wantage, NJ to Brick, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused journey designed for a single day. You can expect to be on the road for approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway Southbound and NJ 23, with a significant 93% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of around $18, it's an economical option for a quick escape. This trip is ideal for those seeking efficiency and direct travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Wantage, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 109.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway experience on this route, as 93% of the drive is on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 49.1 miles along the Garden State Parkway Southbound. While largely highway-focused, the initial segments on NJ 23 offer a slight variation before merging onto the Parkway. The overall character is one of consistent, flowing traffic, making it a predictable and efficient drive for much of its length. Expect a consistent pace as you cover the distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near CR 565 / Glenwood Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 109.1 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 2.8 miles (CR 565 / Glenwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NJ 23): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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CR 565 / Glenwood Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 565 / Glenwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
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NJ 23
Turn left onto NJ 23
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31.8 mi into trip
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~53m 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.
8
98.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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
99.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m 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 Wantage, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Gsp Toll South and Trenton.
Clifton
38 mi in
|
~1h
Gsp Toll South
43.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via ramp to GSP Southbound
Trenton
98.9 mi in
|
~2h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 49.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| NJ 23 | 32.7 mi | 43m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Glenwood Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Lake Wallkill Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wantage, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Kelly Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kelly Road
2
Turn right onto Lake Wallkill Road
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Lake Wallkill Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 565
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Glenwood Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NJ 23
26 mi
·
36 min
·
NJ 23
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
8
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
9
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto GSP
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Use the straight lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 34
21
Continue on NJ 34
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
22
Turn right onto NJ 35
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 35
23
Continue on NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 70
24
Turn left onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 109.1-mile trip, flexibility is your advantage. Leaving early in the morning, perhaps before 8 AM, can help you avoid some of the heavier traffic associated with the Garden State Parkway. You'll only need one stop for the entire 2 hour and 31-minute duration, so plan it strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is 49.1 miles. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $18, but always have a little extra buffer. Given the highway-heavy nature, ensure your vehicle is in good condition for sustained travel.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.5 miles from Wantage, NJ, or about 1h 22m 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 24 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Wantage, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Wantage, NJ
This is one driving day of about 109.1 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Wantage, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 54.5 mi from Wantage, NJ · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Wantage, 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
$18.09 one way
$36.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.09 | $48.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.31
Garden State Parkway
(55.3 mi)
$3.31
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
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.46 | $5.24 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.27 | $6.98 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
9:56 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
21 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
2h 31m 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 Wantage, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 23, 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 54.5 miles from Wantage, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.09 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 109.1 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 2.8 miles (CR 565 / Glenwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (NJ 23): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wantage, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Gsp Toll 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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