Origin
Brick, NJ
Night in Brick on Sunday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Brick to Ship Bottom, you are looking at a manageable 35.6-mile trek that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without the need for an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous trip. The journey transitions you through the Northeast region of New Jersey, moving from the inland community of Brick toward the shore. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for a morning beach trip or an afternoon coastal visit, the travel time remains predictable enough to fit into any itinerary.
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
17.8 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 93% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.7 miles. The drive also incorporates segments of NJ 70 and NJ 72 to guide you toward your destination. While the experience is primarily defined by the steady pace of major roadways, the road feel shifts slightly as you exit the Parkway and navigate the local highway connections. You can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced environment that keeps you moving steadily toward the water without the interruption of complex local detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 72. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 35.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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 / none lanes.
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
7
27.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
6
35 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CR 89 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 89 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Brick, NJ and Ship Bottom, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River, Gsp South: Toms River and Pemberton.
Gsp Toll South: Toms River
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Gsp South: Toms River
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
Pemberton
27.6 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 29m |
| NJ 72 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 19th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 19th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Ship Bottom, 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
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto GSP
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 63
Toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
11
Merge onto NJ 72
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 72
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 89
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West 19th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 19th Street
14
Arrive at destination
East 19th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 47-minute drive, consider the timing of your departure to avoid peak traffic patterns on the Garden State Parkway. Since this is a short, direct route, you do not need to worry about planning for lengthy rest stops or mid-trip fatigue. Keep your fuel budget around $6 in mind, though filling up before you leave Brick will likely cover the entire distance with ease. Given the high percentage of highway travel, focus on maintaining a steady speed once you merge onto the main arterial roads. A key tip for this specific trip is to keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition from the Parkway onto NJ 72, as this junction is central to your arrival in Ship Bottom.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.8 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 miles.
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 35.6 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ship Bottom, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 35.6 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Brick, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ship Bottom, NJ
The final approach into Ship Bottom, 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 Ship Bottom, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.48
Garden State Parkway
(24.7 mi)
$1.48
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Ship Bottom, NJ
Night in Ship Bottom on Sunday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Ship Bottom, NJ covers 35.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 72, 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 17.8 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 $5.89 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 is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 35.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brick, NJ and Ship Bottom, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River, Gsp South: Toms River and Pemberton.
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