Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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South Toms River, NJ
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This straightforward 11.6-mile drive from Brick to South Toms River, New Jersey, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway and NJ 70, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it a smooth and efficient journey. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, it's a budget-friendly option. This short distance makes it an ideal segment for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within the state of New Jersey for the entire duration.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 11.6-mile journey, with 84% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the profile is primarily highway, you will transition onto NJ 70 and US 9, which may offer a slightly different feel compared to the Parkway, though still largely efficient. This route is designed for quick transit rather than scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 11 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 9 toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto CR 619 / Double Trouble Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and South Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River and Gsp South: Toms River.
Gsp Toll South: Toms River
Gsp South: Toms River
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dover Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Double Trouble Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and South Toms River, 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 onto US 9
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto CR 619
Turn right onto CR 530
Continue on US 9
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Brick on Friday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in South Toms River on Friday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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