How far is Brick, NJ from Paramus, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Paramus, NJ is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.49 mi
01h 46m
Flight
61.25 mi
98.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.25 mi
Kilometers
98.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.49 mi
Kilometers
124.71 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paramus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Paramus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
38.8 mi
00h 53m
To Paramus
38.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Paramus.

  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

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2257 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Glen Rock

    853 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Midland Avenue

    3159 ft · 2 min · East Midland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1767 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1122 ft · 50 sec · Country Club Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Country Club Road

    51 m · 13 sec · Country Club Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    39 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    59 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1279 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
72.6 mi · 94%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
NJ 17 North
0.95 mi · 1%
East Midland Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Country Club Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Brick Boulevard
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

58.8 mi · 01h 17m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 53m from Brick
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brick and Mostly Sunny near Paramus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to Paramus?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 38.8 miles from Brick and 38.7 miles from Paramus.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brick and Mostly Sunny near Paramus.

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 Paramus. Straight-line distance: 61.25 mi (98.57 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Paramus

#2 Paramus

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population26,063
Coordinates40.9445400, -74.0754200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.15 $22.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.95 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $5.98 $16.33 $32.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Paramus. The current time is 00:13:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.