Origin
Pleasantville, NJ
Morning in Pleasantville on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasantville, 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 11m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasantville, NJ
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Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Pleasantville to Brick is 57.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward drive through the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on the Garden State Parkway, so expect a consistent driving experience. This route is best suited for those looking for a quick and efficient journey between these two New Jersey locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 48.8 miles on the Garden State Parkway. The profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, meaning you can anticipate relatively fast-paced travel with limited local road detours. While the primary roads include North Main Street and Absecon Boulevard at the beginning and end, the bulk of your time will be spent on the Parkway, offering a consistent driving feel.
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 48.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Main Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard.
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 57.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 608 / East Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 608 / East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto CR 608 / East Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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.
On the drive from Pleasantville, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North along the way.
Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 48.8 mi | 57m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East White Horse Pike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Shore Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 48.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on US 40; US 322
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Black Horse Pike East
2
Continue on US 40; US 322
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Verona Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 608
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 608
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 585
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on CR 585
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Road
7
Turn left onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
8
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North
10
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
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)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Pleasantville, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Pleasantville, 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
$9.48 one way
$18.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.93
Garden State Parkway
(48.8 mi)
$2.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
3 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 11m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pleasantville, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, North Main Street, Absecon Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Pleasantville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.48 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 57.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (CR 608 / South Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (CR 608 / East Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pleasantville, NJ to Brick, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North along the way.
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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