Origin
Pennsville, NJ
Late night in Pennsville on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
85.9 mi
138 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsville, NJ
James Kampeis
Brick, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Pennsville, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 85.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Camden Freeway, NJ 70, Marlton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on Camden Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.24 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
42.9 miles from Pennsville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 85.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 85.9 miles, with most of the trip on Camden Freeway and NJ 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.3 miles on Camden Freeway.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
181 ft
Total Descent
166 ft
Highest Point
135 ft
~67.5 mi in
Elevation Range
129 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Camden Freeway and NJ 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pennsville, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island and Toms River.
Long Beach Island
Toms River
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Freeway | 33.3 mi | 39m |
| NJ 70 | 20 mi | 29m |
| Marlton Pike | 13.2 mi | 20m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pittsfield Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville, NJ and Brick, NJ.
Start on Fenwick Avenue
Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
Turn right onto NJ 49
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 70
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
Continue on NJ 70 East
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
Arrive at destination
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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 55m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brick, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pennsville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pennsville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 85.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Pennsville, NJ · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Pennsville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.24 one way
$28.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
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: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pennsville on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Brick on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
47°F
Cheltenham, PA
43 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
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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