Origin
North Wildwood, NJ
Evening in North Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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1h 48m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
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Brick, NJ
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Traveling from North Wildwood to Brick covers 89.6 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. Since this route is designed for a single day, you can easily complete the trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel to complete the journey. The drive is primarily highway-focused, utilizing North Wildwood Boulevard, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 70 to move you through the Northeast region. It serves as a straightforward connection between two points in New Jersey, making it a highly practical choice for travelers seeking efficiency. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day trip, this route offers a reliable path without the need for complex planning.
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
44.8 miles from North Wildwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
With 93% of the journey spent on highways, this drive is defined by consistent, fast-paced travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for an uninterrupted 81.8-mile stretch of the trip. The experience is largely a highway-focused grind, perfect for drivers who prefer to maintain a steady speed rather than navigate technical local roads. As you transition off the Parkway and onto NJ 70, the character of the road shifts slightly, but the overall feel remains focused on direct, efficient transit. Expect a predictable driving environment that prioritizes speed and connectivity over scenic deviations.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Wildwood Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 89.6 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 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 81.8 mi | 1h 35m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Anglesea Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 12th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Wildwood, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on East 12th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 621; OD
Continue on CR 621; OD
Continue on NJ 147; OD
Continue on NJ 147; OD
Turn slight right
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto NJ 70
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
Arrive at destination
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you stay close to the estimated 1 hour and 48-minute duration. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 89.6-mile stretch in one go without needing a break. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind when planning your total travel expenses for the day. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor traffic conditions on the Garden State Parkway before you leave, as this single segment constitutes the vast majority of your travel time.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 54m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North Wildwood, 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 North Wildwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.8 mi from North Wildwood, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from North Wildwood, 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 81.8 miles.
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
$14.83 one way
$29.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.36 | $34.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.91 | $39.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
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 North Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Brick on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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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
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.
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