How far is Brick, NJ from Essex Fells, NJ?
The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Essex Fells, NJ is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Essex Fells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Essex Fells.
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Start on Brick Boulevard
1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Turn slight right
591 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
42.5 mi · 55 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Roseland Avenue
1334 ft · 26 sec · Roseland Avenue
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Turn right onto Fells Road
1220 ft · 34 sec · Fells Road
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Turn straight onto Beechtree Lane
1246 ft · 55 sec · Beechtree Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechtree Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Essex Fells.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
42.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Essex Fells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brick to Essex Fells?
The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Brick and 34.1 miles from Essex Fells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Essex Fells.
Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurence Harbor.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Essex Fells. Straight-line distance: 53.44 mi (86 km).
#1 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex Fells
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245400, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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