Origin
Laurel Springs, NJ
Morning in Laurel Springs on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Laurel Springs, NJ to Brick, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel Springs, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 54.3-mile drive from Laurel Springs to Brick, New Jersey, is a straightforward 1-hour and 24-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. With a highway share of 77%, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it an efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or a convenient commute, allowing for flexibility in your timing. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with a significant 77% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll primarily be navigating NJ 70 and NJ 70 East, with a notable segment on Lakehurst Circle. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.9 miles on NJ 70, offering a good period of consistent travel. This profile suggests a generally smooth and relatively fast-paced drive, with minimal interruptions from local traffic or complex intersections. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 29.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 673 / Laurel Road.
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 54.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (CR 673 / Laurel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 673 / Laurel Road
Turn right onto CR 673 / Laurel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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NJ 70
Turn right onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.9 mi into trip
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~31m 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
42.9 mi into trip
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~1h 6m 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
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Marlton, All Turns, Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Marlton
7.4 mi in
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~14m
|
via CR 607
All Turns
7.4 mi in
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~14m
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via CR 607
Long Beach Island
17.9 mi in
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~31m
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via NJ 70
Toms River
42.9 mi in
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~1h 6m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 29.9 mi | 45m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East Evesham Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| White Horse Road West | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Laurel Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Maple Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 29.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Springs, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Tomlinson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Tomlinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
297 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto CR 669
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Stone Road
4
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 673
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 544
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Evesham Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto CR 607
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Avenue
Toward Maple Avenue, Marlton, All Turns
9
Turn right onto NJ 70
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
11
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
13
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
16
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
17
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
20
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
21
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Laurel Springs, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Laurel Springs, 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
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 10 mph
12% chance
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
17 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 24m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, NJ 70 East, Lakehurst Circle. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.00 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 54.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (CR 673 / Laurel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laurel Springs, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Marlton, All Turns, Long Beach Island and Toms River.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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