How far is Brick, NJ from Elmwood Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.78 mi
01h 33m
Flight
58.37 mi
93.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.78 mi
Kilometers
115.52 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Brick
35.9 mi
00h 46m
To Elmwood Park
35.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Elmwood Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Elmwood Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Brick Boulevard

    1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    591 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton

    1145 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

    1704 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward CR 507 North: River Drive, Ridgewood

    157 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto River Drive

    2977 ft · 1 min · River Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    763 ft · 16 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Van Riper Avenue

    556 ft · 17 sec · Van Riper Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    697 ft · 32 sec · South Center Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Avenue

    1028 ft · 45 sec · Linden Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Elmwood Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
65.5 mi · 91%
US 46 East
2.78 mi · 4%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 3%
River Drive
0.56 mi · 1%
Brick Boulevard
0.29 mi
Linden Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

51.6 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 46m from Brick
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brick and Partly Sunny near Elmwood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to Elmwood Park?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Brick and 35.9 miles from Elmwood Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brick and Partly Sunny near Elmwood Park.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Elmwood Park. Straight-line distance: 58.37 mi (93.94 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Elmwood Park

#2 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population19,863
Coordinates40.9039900, -74.1184800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Elmwood Park. The current time is 06:14:35.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.