Wildwood Crest to Brick is 91.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-New Jersey drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. Primarily a highway-focused trip, it's ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get from point A to point B efficiently. Plan for minimal detours as the route sticks closely to major roadways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.6 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including an uninterrupted 84.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway. The route begins on local roads like Wildwood Boulevard before merging onto the Parkway, which will be your main companion for the bulk of the trip. NJ 70 serves as the concluding segment, offering a slight change in scenery as you approach 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 14 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 84.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Wildwood Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
19.4 mi into trip|~24m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
53.2 mi into trip|~1h 3m 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
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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
89.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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
84.6 mi
1h 38m
Wildwood Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
NJ 70
1.4 mi
2m
New Jersey Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Rio Grande Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Brick Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
East Rosemary Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Crest, NJ and Brick, NJ.
1
Start on East Rosemary Road
0.1 mi·34 sec·East Rosemary Road
2
Turn right onto CR 621
0.8 mi·1 min·New Jersey Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi·50 sec·Rio Grande Avenue
4
Turn straight onto NJ 47
2.2 mi·3 min·Wildwood Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
6
Merge onto GSP
15 mi·17 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
8
Merge onto GSP
34 mi·39 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
36 mi·42 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·25 sec
Exit 89A-BToward NJ 70, CR 528: Brick, LakewoodUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 89AToward NJ 70: Brick, Point PleasantUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NJ 70
1.4 mi·2 min·NJ 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn sharp right onto CR 631
0.3 mi·37 sec·Brick Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
(631)
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 50 minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim for a morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially during peak seasons. With a fuel cost estimated around $15, keeping your tank topped up should be straightforward. The longest stretch is 84.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, so plan for a fuel and restroom break before you begin this extended segment to ensure a comfortable drive.
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 45.6 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 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 29m
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 Wildwood Crest, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wildwood Crest, NJ
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.6 mi from Wildwood Crest, NJ
· 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.14 one way
$30.27 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.58
$33.16
premium
$4.93
$17.71
$35.41
diesel
$5.61
$20.16
$40.32
Estimated Tolls: $5.08
Garden State Parkway
(84.6 mi)$5.08
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
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Morning
in Wildwood Crest on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brick, NJ
Morning
in Brick on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
46 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
2 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 50m 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 Wildwood Crest, NJ to Brick, NJ covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Wildwood Boulevard, 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 45.6 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.14 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 91.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Brick, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
