Origin
West Cape May, NJ
Evening in West Cape May on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Cape May, NJ to Brick, NJ
Data updated 57 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
95 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Cape May, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Brick, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Cape May, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Lafayette Street, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.75 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from West Cape May, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 95 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Lafayette Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.6 miles on Garden State Parkway.
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.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 88.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lafayette Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near NJ 109; OD / Washington Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 95 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
56.9 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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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
92.6 mi into trip
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~1h 50m 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
93 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 88.6 mi | 1h 43m |
| Lafayette Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| NJ 70 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Sunset Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Perry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 88.6 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Cape May, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
217 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 607
414 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Bayshore Drive
3
Turn left onto CR 606; OD
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Boulevard
4
Continue on CR 606
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Perry Street
5
Continue on CR 606
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Street
6
Turn left onto NJ 109
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Street
7
Turn right onto NJ 109; OD
265 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sidney Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 109; OD
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto NJ 109; OD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
11
Turn straight onto GSP
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
13
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 89A-B
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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 47.5 miles from West Cape May, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.6 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 58m 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 West Cape May, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Cape May, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Cape May, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 88.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.5 mi from West Cape May, NJ · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from West Cape May, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.6 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brick, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.75 one way
$31.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.97 | $41.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.32
Garden State Parkway
(88.6 mi)
$5.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.31 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brick, NJ
Evening in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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 55m 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 West Cape May, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Lafayette 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 47.5 miles from West Cape May, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.75 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 95 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Cape May, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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