Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
87.5 mi
141 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harmony, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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The drive from Harmony, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 87.5 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 70, Trenton Road, Landis Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.51 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
43.8 miles from Harmony, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 87.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Harmony, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 87.5 miles and takes about 2h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 51.2 miles in near NJ 70.
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 87.5 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 51.2 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59 miles (NJ 70 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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.
Between Harmony, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Long Beach Island
Toms River
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 19.9 mi | 29m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| Landis Avenue | 12.5 mi | 19m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Columbia Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Harmony, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto CR 603
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617
Turn slight left onto NJ 56
Turn left onto CR 655
Continue on CR 619
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Turn right onto NJ 54
Continue on US 206
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
Continue on NJ 70 East
Continue on 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
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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Harmony, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harmony, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87.5 miles and 2h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Harmony, NJ · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Harmony, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brick, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.51 one way
$29.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.32 | $38.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Lakewood, New Jersey
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Loop Charging Station
Lakehurst, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Kwev Charging Station
Lakewood, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.19 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Harmony on Thursday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Brick on Thursday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
46°F
Jackson, NJ
44 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.
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