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Trip from Penns Grove, 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 53m

Distance

82 mi

132 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

Penns Grove, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Brick, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, NJ 70, Marlton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.59 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.

Midpoint

41 miles from Penns Grove, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 30 mi 35m
NJ 70 20 mi 29m
Marlton Pike 13.2 mi 20m
NJ 70 East 11.1 mi 15m
Lakehurst Circle 4.9 mi 7m
Harding Highway 1.6 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Brick Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 30 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove, NJ and Brick, NJ.

1

Start on CR 675

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Main Street
2

Continue on NJ 48

1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 295 North
4

Merge onto I 295

30 mi · 35 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 34A Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto NJ 70

3.0 mi · 3 min · Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

10 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
8

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

481 ft · 6 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
9

Continue on NJ 70

7.8 mi · 10 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island Use the straight lane.
10

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East

441 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11

Continue on NJ 70 East

11 mi · 15 min · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on NJ 70; CR 530

6.0 mi · 8 min · NJ 70; CR 530
13

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

0.1 mi · 9 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
14

Continue on NJ 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
15

Continue on NJ 70

0.4 mi · 54 sec · NJ 70
Use the left lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on NJ 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
18

At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Brick Boulevard
19

Arrive at destination

(631)

Trip Plan

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 41 miles from Penns Grove, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 18 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 53m 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 33m

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 Penns Grove, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Penns Grove, NJ

This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Penns Grove, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 30 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

41 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

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Penns Grove, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 35.2

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 35.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 35.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $40 mile 35.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.2

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.9

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Idea Asian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.6

Clarksboro, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18565991668

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 23.4

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 82

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 70.3

Lakehurst, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883856671

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Carneys Point, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 82

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Kwev Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 76.2

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885055938

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 29.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Bellmawr Lake

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 23.4

Bellmawr, New Jersey

+18569330554

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 35.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 35.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 29.3

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 35.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

"Haddy" the Dinosaur Statue

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 29.3

Haddonfield, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16093136648

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.1 and 71.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
32.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward NJ 70 East: Marlton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 34A Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
6
35.4 mi into trip | ~44m in | NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
45.7 mi into trip | ~1h in | NJ 70

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

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | NJ 70

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

Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
6
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.59 one way

$27.19 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.89 $29.78
premium $4.93 $15.90 $31.81
diesel $5.61 $18.10 $36.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.48 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Penns Grove, NJ

Afternoon in Penns Grove on Saturday

Local time

2:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brick, NJ

Afternoon in Brick on Saturday

Local time

2:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Bristol, PA

41 mi in

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

82 mi in 1h 53m, mostly highway — 30 mi of that is on I 295.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and NJ 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.1 miles in.

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 82 miles you will encounter 13 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 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Penns Grove, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.

Long Beach Island

45.7 mi in | ~1h | via NJ 70

Toms River

70.7 mi in | ~1h 35m | via NJ 70

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 82 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brick, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brick, NJ before heading back.

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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