Trip from North Wildwood, NJ to Brick, NJ

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

89.6 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Brick, NJ, NJ

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 81.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 6 Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
5
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
6
51.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m 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
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 81.8 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wildwood, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on East 12th Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · East 12th Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 621; OD

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Jersey Avenue
3

Continue on CR 621; OD

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive
4

Continue on NJ 147; OD

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Spruce Avenue
5

Continue on NJ 147; OD

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Wildwood Boulevard
6

Turn slight right

432 ft · 15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 6 Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
8

Merge onto GSP

12 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec
10

Merge onto GSP

34 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

36 mi · 42 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 25 sec
Exit 89A-B Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 89A Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto NJ 70

1.4 mi · 2 min · NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15

At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Brick Boulevard
16

Arrive at destination

(631)

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from North Wildwood, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 miles.

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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Wildwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Wildwood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 81.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Staten Island, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

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 check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.8 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.83 one way

$29.65 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
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

Garden State Parkway (81.8 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

North Wildwood, NJ

Evening in North Wildwood on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Evening in Brick on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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 48m 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 North Wildwood, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 89.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, North Wildwood Boulevard, 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 44.8 miles from North Wildwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.83 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 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.
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.
The route from North Wildwood, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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