Origin
Elmer, NJ
Morning in Elmer on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmer, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
79.3 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmer, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 79.3-mile drive from Elmer to Brick, New Jersey, is a straightforward 1 hour and 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate NJ 70, Trenton Road, and Harding Highway, with about 40% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13, which is quite budget-friendly. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting from the Northeast region of New Jersey to another part of the same region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Elmer, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, offering a blend of faster highway sections and more local road segments. With 40% of the drive on highways, you'll experience some quicker travel, but be prepared for transitions onto roads like NJ 70, Trenton Road, and Harding Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles on NJ 70, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The road character will likely change as you progress, moving from potentially more rural settings to areas closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive.
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 79.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.7 miles (US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 40 / Harding Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 40 / Harding Highway
Merge onto US 40 / Harding Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
43 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
67.9 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
|
NJ 70
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
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
69.2 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elmer, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Long Beach Island
43 mi in
|
~59m
|
via NJ 70
Toms River
67.9 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 19.9 mi | 29m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| Harding Highway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Weymouth Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 19.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmer, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on US 40
431 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street
2
Continue on US 40
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Harding Highway
3
Continue on US 40
450 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 47
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Delsea Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 40
365 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 40
6
Merge onto US 40
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 690
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Weymouth Road
8
Turn left onto NJ 54
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hammonton Road
9
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
10
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Street
11
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
12
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
13
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
14
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 54
15
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
17
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
19
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
21
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
22
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
23
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
26
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
27
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 51-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak traffic. The fuel cost is a modest $13, so you won't need to worry excessively about refueling. Keep an eye on road conditions, especially when transitioning between the main roads like NJ 70 and Trenton Road. Since there are no mandated stops in the data, you can decide when and if you'd like to pull over for a break.
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 39.7 miles from Elmer, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Elmer, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elmer, NJ
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Elmer, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 70 for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Elmer, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Elmer, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
The final approach into Brick, 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
$13.15 one way
$26.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 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 | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 10 mph
19% chance
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
4 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
1h 51m 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 Elmer, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, Trenton Road, Harding Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Elmer, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.15 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 79.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.7 miles (US 40; NJ 47 / Delsea Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 40 / Harding Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elmer, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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