Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
82.7 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
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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Penns Grove, NJ
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The drive from Brick, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 70, I 295, Harding Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.8 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.71 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
41.3 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 82.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 82.7 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 70 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.8 miles on NJ 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and I 295. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.
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 82.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 11.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Bellmawr
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Penns Grove, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill, Philadelphia and Bellmawr.
Cherry Hill
Philadelphia
Bellmawr
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 48.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 295 | 30.5 mi | 36m |
| Harding Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Penns Grove, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 70
Enter roundabout
Continue
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto NJ 48
Continue on CR 675
Arrive at destination
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.
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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 1h 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penns Grove, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 82.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Brick, NJ · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Penns Grove, 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.
Regular Gas
$13.71 one way
$27.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.02 | $30.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.58 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Penns Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
47°F
Bristol, PA
41 mi in
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
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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