Spanning 89.2 miles across New Jersey, this journey from Brick to Bridgeton typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. Because the total duration is under two hours, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Cedar Bridge Avenue before connecting to the GSP Toll South and GSP South. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Northeast locations. While the drive is manageable for a single session, knowing the route profile helps you prepare for a turn-heavy experience rather than a simple highway cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Brick, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
44.6 mi
52m
CR 552
13.9 mi
20m
East Main Street
5.6 mi
6m
US 40
4.8 mi
6m
Pomona Road
4.5 mi
8m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
4m
East Broad Street
2.5 mi
3m
Bridgeton Millville Pike
2.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 44.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
0.3 mi·38 sec·Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·15 sec
3
Turn slight right onto CR 528
0.3 mi·44 sec·Cedar Bridge Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 70
1.3 mi·2 min·NJ 70
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Toms River
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward GSP South: Toms River
8
Merge onto GSP
45 mi·52 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 44Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: PomonaUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575
4.5 mi·8 min·Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi·4 min·Wrangleboro Road
12
Turn right onto US 40; US 322
0.3 mi·32 sec·Black Horse Pike
13
Take the exit onto US 40
4.8 mi·6 min·US 40
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CR 617
522 ft·19 sec·Absecon Road
15
Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50
1.7 mi·3 min·Harding Highway
16
Turn left onto CR 552; CR 557 Truck
14 mi·20 min·CR 552; CR 557 Truck
17
Continue on CR 552 Spur
1.7 mi·2 min·East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi·46 sec·North 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555
5.6 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 49
2.5 mi·2 min·Bridgeton Millville Pike
21
Continue on NJ 49
1.9 mi·2 min·Commerce Street East
22
Continue on NJ 49
0.8 mi·1 min·East Broad Street
23
Turn right onto NJ 77
111 ft·7 sec·North Pearl Street
24
Turn left
49 ft·5 sec
25
Turn right
29 ft·2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. To avoid potential congestion on local roads, try to plan your exit from Brick outside of peak morning or evening rush hours. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 89.2-mile trek, you can easily pace the trip based on your own comfort level. Keep an eye on your GPS early on, as the transition from Cedar Bridge Avenue onto the GSP system requires careful attention to signage. Carrying $15 for fuel ensures you can make the trip without worry, and having your toll payment method ready before hitting the GSP sections will make your transit much smoother.
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 44.6 miles from Brick, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 44.6 miles or 54m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brick, NJ
This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Brick, 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 44.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 78.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South: Toms River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward GSP South: Toms River
5
2.9 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 / slight left lanes.
8
47.5 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
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 44
Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
5
47.9 mi into trip|~58m in|CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road
78.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.79 one way
$29.58 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.20
$32.39
premium
$4.93
$17.30
$34.60
diesel
$5.61
$19.69
$39.39
Estimated Tolls: $2.68
Garden State Parkway
(44.6 mi)$2.68
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
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Brick, NJ
Night
in Brick on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bridgeton, NJ
Night
in Bridgeton on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Pleasantville, NJ
45 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route keeps you engaged with frequent navigation adjustments. You will spend very little time on high-speed highways, as the highway share for this trip is 0%. Instead of long, uninterrupted stretches, the path relies on local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant transitions, making it feel less like a passive commute and more like a tactical navigation through the local landscape. Prepare for a steady, hands-on experience that requires you to stay alert through every turn.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
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 89.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brick, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.68 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridgeton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeton, NJ before heading back.
