Origin
Brick, NJ
Late night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cedar Bridge Avenue, GSP Toll South, GSP South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 72.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cedar Bridge Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| US 9 South | — | — |
| Vernon Road | — | — |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | — | — |
| Old Tuckahoe Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cedar Bridge Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
GSP Toll South: Toms River
7
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South: Toms River
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP South: Toms River
8
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
63 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Ocean City
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 9 South: Ocean City
10
Continue on Vernon Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Vernon Road
11
Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
12
Continue on Old Tuckahoe Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Tuckahoe Road
13
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Tuckahoe Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
15
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Brick, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, NJ
The final approach into Middletown, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.00 one way
$24.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
36 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Middletown, NJ covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cedar Bridge Avenue, GSP Toll South, GSP South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 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 $12.00 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.
The drive from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brick, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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