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Trip from Brick, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Downtown Tuckerton, NJ, NJ

Tuckerton, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Brick, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ covers 36.7 miles and takes about 47m 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, CR 539, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 47m highway drive covering 36.7 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and CR 539. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.9 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 11 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 29.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 539. You will hit about 6 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 36.7 miles you will encounter 6 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 6 key points

These 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.
8
32.8 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 58 Toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton
6
33 mi into trip | ~41m in | CR 539

Turn left onto CR 539

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brick, NJ and Tuckerton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River, Gsp South: Toms River and Cr 539: Little Egg Harbor.

Gsp Toll South: Toms River

2.2 mi in | ~4m

Gsp South: Toms River

2.6 mi in | ~4m

Cr 539: Little Egg Harbor

32.8 mi in | ~40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 29.9 mi 35m
CR 539 3.6 mi 5m
NJ 70 1.3 mi 2m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Brick Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
South Green Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 29.9 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Tuckerton, 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

30 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 58 Toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto CR 539

3.6 mi · 5 min · CR 539
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

(603)

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Brick, NJ · 23m into the drive

Downtown Ocean County, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ocean County, NJ

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

Bass River, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ocean County, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tuckerton, NJ

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tuckerton, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.08 one way

$12.17 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.66 $13.33
premium $4.93 $7.12 $14.23
diesel $5.61 $8.10 $16.21

Estimated Tolls: $1.79

Garden State Parkway (29.9 mi) $1.79

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$2

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brick, NJ

Morning in Brick on Saturday

Local time

8:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tuckerton, NJ

Morning in Tuckerton on Saturday

Local time

8:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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 Tuckerton, NJ covers 36.7 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, CR 539, 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 18.3 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 $6.08 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 36.7 miles you will encounter 6 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.

Between Brick, NJ and Tuckerton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River, Gsp South: Toms River and Cr 539: Little Egg Harbor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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