Origin
Tuckerton, NJ
Night in Tuckerton on Friday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckerton, 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
45m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckerton, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
Tuckerton, NJ to Brick, NJ is 36.2 miles and takes about 45m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and covers a brief distance entirely within New Jersey. Given its highway-focused profile and duration, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward transit between two points. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on major roadways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. It's a perfect candidate for a same-day excursion or an easy leg of a larger journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 88% of the journey utilizing high-speed roads. You'll primarily navigate the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.1 miles. This means you can expect a relatively consistent pace for most of the trip. While the majority is highway, the initial and final segments will involve navigating local streets like South Green Street and NJ 70 as you enter and exit the parkway, offering a brief change of pace before reaching your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and South Green Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
34.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
4
34.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NJ 70
Turn left onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tuckerton, NJ and Brick, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Cr 528: Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant.
Gsp Toll North
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Cr 528: Brick
33.8 mi in
|
~41m
Lakewood
33.8 mi in
|
~41m
Point Pleasant
34.2 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.1 mi | 35m |
| South Green Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| CR 539 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerton, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on (603)
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Green Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 539
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 539
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
4
Merge onto GSP
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
9
Arrive at destination
(631)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Tuckerton, NJ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Tuckerton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brick, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brick, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.00 one way
$12.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.81
Garden State Parkway
(30.1 mi)
$1.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
11:40 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
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
45m 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 Tuckerton, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 36.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, South Green Street, 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 18.1 miles from Tuckerton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.00 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 is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tuckerton, 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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