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1h 22m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
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Magnolia, NJ
Lisa’s Creative Captures
Brick, NJ
Garrison Gao
The drive from Magnolia, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 70, Marlton Pike, NJ 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on NJ 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.17 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.7 miles from Magnolia, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 55.4 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 70 and Marlton Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on NJ 70.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
83 ft
Total Descent
69 ft
Highest Point
115 ft
~34.6 mi in
Elevation Range
83 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Marlton Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 55.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Between Magnolia, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Long Beach Island
Toms River
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 20 mi | 29m |
| Marlton Pike | 13.2 mi | 20m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 295 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Warwick Road North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Evesham Avenue West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on Walnut Avenue North
Turn left onto CR 544
Turn left onto CR 669
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 70
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
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 55.4 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.7 miles or 41m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Magnolia, 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 Magnolia, NJ
This is one driving day of about 55.4 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Magnolia, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Magnolia, 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
$9.17 one way
$18.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.74 | $21.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Magnolia on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Brick on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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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