How far is Brick, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
77.05 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.57 mi
102.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.57 mi
Kilometers
102.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.05 mi
Kilometers
124 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Ridgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
38.5 mi
00h 52m
To Ridgewood
38.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    107 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 19th Street

    155 m · 10 sec · East 19th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

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

    2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Wilsey Square

    126 m · 16 sec · Wilsey Square

  20. 20

    Continue on Garber Square

    844 ft · 19 sec · Garber Square

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    622 ft · 25 sec · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue

    1099 ft · 37 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
65.6 mi · 85%
Lincoln Avenue
2.93 mi · 4%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 3%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
River Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

51.7 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 52m from Brick
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ridgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 38.5 miles from Brick and 38.5 miles from Ridgewood.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ridgewood.

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 Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 63.57 mi (102.31 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
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 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 Ridgewood. The current time is 22:41:19.

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.