Origin
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Tuckahoe Road, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 72.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Tuckahoe Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.3 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 63.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Tuckahoe Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward GSP South: Toms River
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Ocean City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward US 9 South: Ocean City
5
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 9; CR 623 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn right onto US 9; CR 623 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 63.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NJ 50 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Tuckahoe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
3
Turn slight right onto CR 528
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 70
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward GSP South: Toms River
8
Merge onto GSP
63 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 25
Toward US 9 South: Ocean City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 9
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Vernon Road
11
Turn right onto US 9; CR 623
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 662
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Tuckahoe Road
13
Continue on CR 631
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Tuckahoe Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
NJ 50
15
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Brick, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.
Arriving in Middletown, NJ
The final approach into Middletown, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.65 one way
$23.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| premium | $4.95 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $17.05 | $34.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.80
Garden State Parkway
(63.3 mi)
$3.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
36 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Tuckahoe Road, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Brick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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