Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Absecon, NJ
Garrison Gao
This straightforward 52.9-mile drive from Brick, NJ, to Absecon, NJ, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway, US 9, and NJ 70, this route is almost entirely highway, making it an easy day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of around $9, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The drive is focused on getting you to your destination with minimal fuss. Given its short duration, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 40.4 mi | 47m |
| US 9 | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Faunce Landing Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Absecon, NJ.
Start on (631)
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 528
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit onto US 9
Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Brick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Brick on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Absecon on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a highly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 97% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of the 1 hour and 8 minutes on the Garden State Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 40.4 miles. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops off the main thoroughfare. While not a scenic byway, the route is direct and efficient, prioritizing speed and ease of navigation for most of its 52.9 miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Absecon, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Smithville along the way.
Smithville
Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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