Origin
Ocean Acres, NJ
Night in Ocean Acres on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Acres, 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
35m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Ocean Acres to Brick is 26.2 miles and takes about 35m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within New Jersey. You'll spend most of your time on the Garden State Parkway, making it a quick and efficient trip. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion with plenty of flexibility for departure times. Consider this an easy local hop rather than a grand adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a 21-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent, faster-paced journey for the bulk of your travel. The profile suggests a highway-focused drive, meaning you can expect limited local traffic interference for most of the trip. As you approach your destination, the route may transition to local roads like Nautilus Drive and NJ 70, offering a slight change of pace before arrival.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Nautilus Drive. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near (111) / Nautilus Drive.
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 26.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles ((111) / Nautilus Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
(111) / Nautilus Drive
Turn right onto (111) / Nautilus Drive
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward GSP Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GSP Toll North
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Cr 528: Brick
23.8 mi in
|
~31m
Lakewood
23.8 mi in
|
~31m
Point Pleasant
24.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 21 mi | 25m |
| Nautilus Drive | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Bay Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buccaneer Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 21 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on Buccaneer Lane
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Buccaneer Lane
2
Turn right onto (111)
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Nautilus Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 554
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bay Avenue
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto GSP
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
(631)
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Garden State Parkway
(21 mi)
$1.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Night in Brick on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
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
35m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 26.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Nautilus Drive, 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 13.1 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 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 26.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles ((111) / Nautilus Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ocean Acres, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
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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