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Trip from English Creek Landing, NJ to Brigantine, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

Downtown English Creek Landing, NJ, NJ

English Creek Landing, NJ

Malcolm Garret

city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Brigantine, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from English Creek Landing, NJ to Brigantine, NJ covers 22.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Steelmanville Road, East Absecon Boulevard, Brigantine Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Steelmanville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 22.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Steelmanville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

30 ft 3 ft

Total Climb

35 ft

Total Descent

32 ft

Highest Point

30 ft

~9.5 mi in

Elevation Range

28 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 559 / Mays Landing Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 22.1 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 1.1 miles (CR 559 / Mays Landing Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (CR 651 / Steelmanville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 559 / Mays Landing Road

Turn right onto CR 559 / Mays Landing Road

Navigation decision point

5
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR 651 / Steelmanville Road

Turn sharp left onto CR 651 / Steelmanville Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
7.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
8.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | CR 585 / Shore Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 585 / Shore Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from English Creek Landing, NJ to Brigantine, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Acua Wind Farm along the way.

Acua Wind Farm

16.8 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Steelmanville Road 3.6 mi 6m
East Absecon Boulevard 3.2 mi 5m
Brigantine Boulevard 2.6 mi 4m
South Main Street 2.3 mi 4m
Shore Road 1.9 mi 3m
Mays Landing Road 1.7 mi 2m
West Brigantine Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Central Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Steelmanville Road — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between English Creek Landing, NJ and Brigantine, NJ.

1

Start on Warf Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Warf Road
2

Turn right onto CR 559

1.7 mi · 2 min · Mays Landing Road
3

Continue on CR 559

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Somers Point Road
4

Turn sharp left onto CR 651

3.6 mi · 6 min · Steelmanville Road
5

Continue on CR 651

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Bargaintown Road
6

Turn right onto Central Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
7

At end of road, turn left onto CR 585

1.9 mi · 3 min · Shore Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on CR 585

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
9

Turn right onto CR 646

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Delilah Road
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
11

Merge onto US 30

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Absecon Boulevard
12

Take the exit

187 ft · 6 sec
Toward Acua Wind Farm
13

Continue on Absecon Boulevard

522 ft · 15 sec · Absecon Boulevard
14

Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

151 ft · 7 sec · North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
15

Continue on NJ 87

0.6 mi · 1 min · Huron Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto NJ 87

2.6 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto CR 638

122 ft · 4 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
18

Continue on CR 638

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
19

Continue on CR 638

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Brigantine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
21

Enter roundabout

190 ft · 6 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.66 one way

$7.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.01 $8.03
premium $4.93 $4.29 $8.57
diesel $5.61 $4.88 $9.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 17, 2026

Origin

English Creek Landing, NJ

Late night in English Creek Landing on Saturday

Local time

12:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brigantine, NJ

Late night in Brigantine on Saturday

Local time

12:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

43m 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 English Creek Landing, NJ to Brigantine, NJ covers 22.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Steelmanville Road, East Absecon Boulevard, Brigantine Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from English Creek Landing, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 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 22.1 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 1.1 miles (CR 559 / Mays Landing Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (CR 651 / Steelmanville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from English Creek Landing, NJ to Brigantine, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Acua Wind Farm along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 3 ft to 30 ft elevation with about 35 ft of total climbing.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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