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Trip from Brick, NJ to West Cape May, NJ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

95.2 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Downtown West Cape May, NJ, NJ

West Cape May, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brick, NJ to West Cape May, NJ covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, Lafayette Street, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from Brick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 95.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Lafayette Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.9 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 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 88.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lafayette Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 7 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; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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.
5
94 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | CR 606 / Jackson Street

Turn right onto CR 606 / Jackson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
95.2 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 88.9 mi 1h 43m
Lafayette Street 2.2 mi 3m
NJ 70 1.3 mi 2m
Sunset Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Cedar Bridge Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Brick Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
West Perry Street 0.3 mi <1m
Jackson Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 88.9 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and West Cape May, 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

89 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Continue on NJ 109

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
10

Continue on NJ 109

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto CR 606

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on CR 606

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Perry Street
13

Continue on CR 606; OD

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sunset Boulevard
14

Turn right onto CR 607

414 ft · 15 sec · South Bayshore Drive
15

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

217 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

2nd Avenue

Trip Plan

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 47.6 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.9 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 21 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 57m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Cape May, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brick, NJ

This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brick, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 88.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.6 mi from Brick, NJ · 57m into the drive

city in New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Republic, NJ

48 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

Ocean County, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Republic, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.9 miles.

Arriving in West Cape May, NJ

The final approach into West Cape May, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bella Vida Garden Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

West Cape May, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.2

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+16098846332

Visit website

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocean View, New Jersey

0.7 mi

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ocean View, New Jersey

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape May, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.2

Hours: Closed

+16097708261

Visit website

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

0.7 mi

Magic Brain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape May, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Bella Vida Garden Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.2

West Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+16098846332

Visit website

Sushi Ocean View Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.8

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16096248886

Visit website

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.8

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–2:45 pm

+16096248000

Visit website

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.2

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16099265526

Visit website

Bayshore Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.8

Ocean View, New Jersey

Hours: 12–8 pm

+16096241717

Visit website

Island Shore Chinese Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68

Marmora, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16093907320

Visit website

Bagel Time Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.2

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094087596

Visit website

Gregory's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.2

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+16099276665

Visit website

Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.2

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16097708261

Visit website

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.6

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362935

Visit website

Magic Brain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.2

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Salty Acres Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.4

Rio Grande, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16094258320

Visit website

Shorebreak Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.8

Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094862137

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.2

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Bravado Coffee Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88.4

Villas, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16097707174

Visit website

Cafe Noir

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.6

Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16095537080

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Sunset Beach Hotel

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 88.4

Wildwood, New Jersey

+16095223193

Visit website

The Flanders Hotel

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 61.2

Ocean City, New Jersey

+16093991000

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 54.4

Galloway, NJ

gramd hotel

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 95.2

Cape May, New Jersey

The Museum of Cape May County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.6

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094653535

Visit website

Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 95.2

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Garrett Family Preserve at Cape Island Creek

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 95.2

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19088797262

Visit website

Mariners Arcade

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 88.4

Wildwood, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

Visit website

Playland's Castaway Cove

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 61.2

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16093994751

Visit website

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 88.4

North Wildwood, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16096001561

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.78 one way

$31.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.29 $34.57
premium $4.93 $18.46 $36.93
diesel $5.61 $21.02 $42.04

Estimated Tolls: $5.34

Garden State Parkway (88.9 mi) $5.34

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

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lakewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.6 0 $10.00 $4.57
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81
EV Truck/SUV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brick, NJ

Late night in Brick on Friday

Local time

2:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

West Cape May, NJ

Late night in West Cape May on Friday

Local time

2:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brick, NJ to West Cape May, NJ covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Lafayette Street, 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 47.6 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 $15.78 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 straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 West Cape May, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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