Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Bass River, NJ
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This 40.4-mile drive from Brick, NJ to Bass River, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 51 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roads like the Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. Given its short distance and quick travel time, this route is ideal for a single-day adventure, allowing for plenty of flexibility. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and within New Jersey for the entire duration of this journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 35.7 mi | 42m |
| NJ 70 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Greenbush Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Bridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brick Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Allens Dock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Bass River, 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
At end of road, turn left onto CR 654
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
Turn left onto Allens Dock Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.2 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 39.9 — 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 toward New Gretna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Bass River on Sunday
Local time
5:57 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.7 miles along the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from the Parkway to NJ 70 and then East Greenbush Road, suggesting a mix of high-speed cruising and potentially more local road driving as you near your destination. This profile indicates a drive where efficiency is key, with minimal slowdowns expected on the main sections.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 40.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 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.
Between Brick, NJ and Bass River, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Toms River and Gsp South: Toms River.
Gsp Toll South: Toms River
Gsp South: Toms River
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 51m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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