Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
2:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, 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 29m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Brick, NJ is 72.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's an easy option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on the Garden State Parkway, so expect a consistent driving experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick journey between these two points without much complexity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 63.4 miles. Expect a consistent, high-speed environment for most of the journey. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of CR 631 and NJ 70 suggests a brief transition to more localized roads as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 631. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 50.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CR 631): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NJ 50
Turn left onto NJ 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 631
Turn left onto CR 631
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
9
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Gsp.
Gsp Toll North
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
Gsp
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via GSP Northbound entrance
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 63.4 mi | 1h 14m |
| CR 631 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ 50 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GSP Northbound entrance | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Tuckahoe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
55 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 50
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 50
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 631
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
CR 631
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto CR 662
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Tuckahoe Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 623
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
253 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North
7
Continue on GSP Northbound entrance
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
GSP Northbound entrance
Toward GSP, US 9 North
8
Merge onto US 9; GSP
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Middletown, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
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
$11.99 one way
$23.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.81
Garden State Parkway
(63.4 mi)
$3.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 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 | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
2:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
36 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Middletown, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, CR 631, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Middletown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.99 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 72.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CR 631): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Gsp.
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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