How far is Ridgewood, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgewood, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
78.28 mi
01h 23m
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
78.28 mi
Kilometers
125.98 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgewood
2026-04-22T19:52
Arrive Brick
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgewood
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 Ridgewood
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Brick
40 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ridgewood Avenue

    1099 ft · 40 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    622 ft · 25 sec · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Garber Square

    896 ft · 17 sec · Garber Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilsey Square

    126 m · 14 sec · Wilsey Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Godwin Avenue

    2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    158 m · 9 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    71 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
51.1 mi · 65%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 4%
River Street
1.91 mi · 2%
NJ 138 East
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 41m from Ridgewood
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 38.3 miles from Ridgewood and 40 miles from Brick.

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 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Ridgewood

#1 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ridgewood Avenue (-74.116532, 40.979256)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.69 $25.39
Premium $4.95 $13.67 $27.35
Diesel $5.98 $16.50 $33.01

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgewood and Brick. The current time is 19:52:49.

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.