Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Browns Mills, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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The drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 27.3 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 70, Lakehurst Road, Lakehurst Circle for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 27.3 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 545 / Trenton Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m 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: near the start (CR 545 / Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 530 / Lakehurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 545 / Trenton Road
Navigation decision point
Turn slight left onto CR 530 / Lakehurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Toms River along the way.
Toms River
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Trenton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Browns Mills, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto CR 545
Turn slight left onto CR 530
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Browns Mills on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
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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