Origin
Penns Grove, NJ
Morning in Penns Grove on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Penns Grove, NJ
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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 highway-focused drive. 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 .
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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 82 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and NJ 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 30 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 30 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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
+
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Penns Grove, NJ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Penns Grove, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$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.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, NJ 70, Marlton Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from Penns Grove, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.59 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 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.
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.
Between Penns Grove, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
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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