Origin
Brick, NJ
Evening in Brick on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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1h 49m
Distance
90.3 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
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Brick, NJ
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Traveling from Brick to North Wildwood covers 90.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast quickly without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the journey. By utilizing NJ 70, the Garden State Parkway, and North Wildwood Boulevard, you can navigate between these two Northeast locations with ease. It is a straightforward trip that prioritizes efficiency, making it an ideal choice if you want to maximize your time at the destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.1 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 93% of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for a 82.4-mile stretch of the trip. Because the route relies so heavily on high-speed roads, you will experience a consistent, fast-paced drive rather than a winding, technical one. As you transition from the NJ 70 corridor onto the Parkway and finally onto North Wildwood Boulevard, the road transitions from local access to a sustained highway cruise. This is a practical, utilitarian drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Wildwood Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Brick, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Whitesboro along the way.
Whitesboro
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 82.4 mi | 1h 35m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Anglesea Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and North Wildwood, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Turn right onto NJ 147
Continue on NJ 147; OD
Continue on NJ 147; OD
Continue on CR 621; OD
Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the Garden State Parkway is wise to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 49 minute travel estimate. Because the drive is under two hours, you can easily complete it in one go without needing a scheduled break, though it never hurts to stretch your legs if you feel inclined. Make sure to fuel up before you hit the main highway stretches, as this will help you keep your $15 fuel budget on track. Focus your attention on the final transition onto North Wildwood Boulevard to ensure a smooth arrival at your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Wildwood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 90.3 miles and 1h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.1 mi from Brick, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.1 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 82.4 miles.
The final approach into North Wildwood, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Wildwood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.94 one way
$29.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brick on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in North Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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